WORCESTERSHIRE Bowling Association embarks on its defence of the Midlands Counties League title with a game against Nottinghamshire at the English Bowling Association headquarters at Nottingham tomorrow.

They have named a youthful looking side to start the season with some experience to steady the ship.

Rink 1: Andy Pain, Colin Hemming, Adrian Burbridge, Edric Vosrterman.

Rink 2: Derrick Wallcroft, Pete Davies, Craig Hall, Marc Stones.

Rink 3: Dave Wild, John Weaver, Paul Speake, Grant Burgess.

Rink 4: Simon Jones, Mark Sandoz, Rob Dawson, Dean Hemming.

Rink 5: Gareth Burbridge, Ian Crowe, Steve Parker, Rob Stanley.

Rink 6: Malcolm Baker, Hughie Lammas, Malcolm Oldnall, Rob McCaughtrie.

Reserves: Chris Garfield, Phil Moule, Wayne White, Simon Thursfield, Keith Weaver, Gareth Roberts, Brian Borthwick, Arthur Jackson.

Coach departs Worcester Swimming Pool 10.15am; Droitwich Spa 10.45am; Bromsgrove Indoor BC 11am.