7 Pennell – Solid showing from the Warriors full-back who appeared to be limping when he left the field on the hour.

6 Heem – Made one surging run from deep and a couple of breaks but probably didn’t see enough of the ball.

7 Olivier – Strong in the heart of Warriors’ midfield and carried with intent in the second half as Warriors chased a losing bonus point.

6 Willison – Found it hard to break through the Wasps defensive wall. Almost got on the scoresheet only to fumble a pass from Josh Adams.

8 Vuna – Made a stunning 60-metre break in the first half which should have led to a Warriors try. His best performance of the season.

6 Shillcock – Recovered from the horror of a first-minute intercept try and saw a lot of the ball. Missed a crucial penalty in the second half.

6 Arr – Took a bang on the head and was forced to leave the field early in the second period moments after counterpart Dan Robson had scored an important try.

8 Rapava Ruskin – A vast improvement from the prop who was comfortable taking the ball into contact and scrummaged impressively.

4 Bregvadze – Not an afternoon the hooker will look back fondly upon. Warriors’ line-out was dreadful and the hooker failed with five of his throws.

8 Schonert - Led the team out on his 50th appearance and was solid in the scrum. Could have been a turning point had he held on to Vuna’s pass in the first period.

7 O’Callaghan – Restored to Worcester’s starting line-out and used his vast experience and presence, particularly in the opening 20 minutes.

6 Barry – Covered a lot of grass but will be disappointed that Warriors' line-out functioned so badly.

7 Potgieter – Seemed to enjoy skippering Warriors for the first time and brought his work-rate, physicality and energy to the breakdown.

7 Lewis – Quick to the breakdown and lively in possession. The Welshman was alert and tested Wasps’ midfield with several bursts.

9 FA’OSILIVA – Provided the power and drive from number eight which Warriors had missed in recent weeks. My man of the match.

Replacements: Arr (Dowsett 45, 6), O’Callaghan (Kitchener 59, 6), Ruskin (Leleimalefaga 60, 7), Pennell (Adams 60, 7), Schonert (Johnston 68), Bregvadze (Singleton 68), Fa’osiliva (Dowson 73). Not used: Braid.

Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys (RFU).

Attendance: 8,027.

Wasps: O’Conor; Halai, Macken, Leiua, Bassett; Miller, Robson; Mullan, Taylor, Moore, Gaskell, Myall, Johnson, Young, Rieder. Replacements: Willis, Harris, Swainston, Rowlands,Thompson, Simpson, Armitage, Eastgate.

RUN OF PLAY

0-5: Macken try, 1 min.

0-7: Miller conv, 1 min.

3-7: Shillcock pen, 4 mins.

3-10: Miller pen, 8 mins.

6-10: Shillcock pen, 11 mins.

9-10: Shillcock pen, 25 mins.

9-13: Miller pen, 29 mins.

9-16: Miller pen, 32 mins.

12-16: Shillcock pen, 35 mins.

12-19: Miller pen, 38 mins.

12-24: Robson try, 45 mins.

12-26: Miller conv, 45 mins.