Worcester Warriors have lost their last two matches, at London Irish and at home to Leicester. The Warriors have won just twice away from home in any tournament this season, both in Premiership Rugby, at Leicester in November and last month at Exeter.

Sale Sharks last six games in Aviva Premiership Rugby have been evenly split with three wins and three defeats. The Sharks 3-13 home defeat to Saracens in round 15 ended a three game winning run in Premiership Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium.