THERE were some notable absentees at Worcester Warriors’ pre-season photocall.

Prop Nick Schonert was not present at Warriors' annual media day yesterday.

The South African-born forward was a replacement in Warriors’ 35-14 opening pre-season defeat against Clermont Auvergne last Friday.

Dean Hammond and Val Rapava Ruskin were also missing from the shot.

Scrum-half Francois Hougaard also won't be appearing in the team photographs after being called up for Test duty with South Africa.

Hougaard is in South Africa but has picked up a knee problem and looks set to miss the Springboks’ opening Rugby Championship match this weekend.