THE ODDS are already stacked against Worcester Warriors, with several bookies making them the least likely to win the Aviva Premiership.

Director of rugby Gary Gold will be keen to steer his side well clear of relegation trouble after finishing just one place above the drop zone last term.

But the bookmakers are predicting another tough season for Warriors who have been priced at 500/1 to be crowned champions at Twickenham.

William Hill and Bet Victor have tipped newly-promoted London Irish to make a stronger title challenge than Warriors having been made 250/1 shots.

Reigning European Cup champions Saracens are the favourites at evens to reclaim the crown lost to Exeter Chiefs who beat Wasps in the Premiership final in May, but are third favourites at 4/1 for the upcoming campaign.

Aviva Premiership grand final winner

William Hill’s odds (25/07/2017)

Saracens 1/1 (evens).

Wasps 11/4.

Exeter Chiefs 4/1.

Leicester Tiers 10/1.

Bath 20/1.

Northampton Saints 40/1.

Gloucester 50/1.

Harlequins 50/1.

Sale Sharks 66/1.

Newcastle Falcons 150/1.

London Irish 250/1.

Worcester Warriors 500/1.