Worcester centre Andy Higgins returns to competitive rugby at Sixways tonight after being named in the North Midlands President's XV to take on Crawshays (7.30).

Higgins has been named in the starting line-up alongside fellow Worcester players Mathew Back at fullback, Nick Baxter on the wing, Richard Denhardt at lock and Andy Collins at prop. Ian Calder is also named as a replacement.

Crawshays have named a strong squad for the fixture including former Welsh internationals Wayne Proctor, Neil Boobier, Rupert Moon and Kevin Ellis.