Sixways could have a distinctly Welsh feel to it next season because of the break-up of the Celtic Warriors.

Disillusioned supporters of the now wound-up outfit are now looking across the border at newly promoted Worcester and the Premiership club will be happy to have them.

The ticket office has already had a number of enquiries from former Celtic Warriors fans and Worcester are hopeful that more will decide to make the Sixways switch.

"There is certainly some interest there," said ticket office manager Maxine James.

"We've had a number of enquiries about season tickets and I think there is genuine interest there.

"We'll be looking to push our season tickets again soon and that could be an area that we target but it's just a possibility at present."

Following the removal of professional rugby from the Bridgend and Valleys areas, Celtic Warriors supporters are threatening not to support the Cardiff Blues or the Neath-Swansea Ospreys as they look towards Sixways and Gloucester for their entertainment.

One Warriors supporter, Simon Green, said: "I have heard that some supporters have already been on the phone to Worcester to buy their tickets for next season because they don't want to support the Blues or Ospreys.

"Closing down the Warriors has alienated many fans who are also upset about the role of the regions in the process."

Worcester have sold 2,500 season tickets and debentures so far and hope to reach the 3,000 mark by the start of the season.

Meanwhile, James Percival is expected to play in England's IRB u21 world championship clash with the Welsh today. Worcester's promising lock suffered a bang to the head against New Zealand in England's opening game and was ruled out of their midweek 25-14 win over Scotland.

Fellow Sixways player Clive Stuart-Smith will captain the side who need to take a bonus point from the match after a disappointing start to the tournament.