FLANKER Lee Denham could be handed a late birthday present by Worcester director of rugby Les Cusworth.

The recent signing from title rivals Leeds, who celebrated his 26th birthday earlier this week, is in line to make his Allied Dunbar Premiership Division Two debut at Coventry tomorrow. Denham put in an impressive display for the Gold 'n' Blues in their second XV game at Bristol last month but has yet to make a first team start.

Cusworth, who will not be naming his side until just before kick-off at Coundon Road, will be forced into two other changes. Tongan international Sililo Martens has been ruled out due to a groin strain, while prop forward Andy Collins is unavailable -- he is playing for Oxford University.