WARRIORS
7 Pennell – never stopped running but missed three of his five kicks at goal and dropped the ball when he looked almost certain to score.
8 Heem – was a destructive runner, often coming inside to break tackles and became more threatening as the game wore on.
8 Te’o – showed what he’s made of in front of the Sixways faithful as he came into his own in the second period, linking up superbly with Heem and Willison in midfield.
8 Willison – was a real handful for Newcastle’s defence and kept Warriors’ attack flowing before being forced off for a head injury assessment late on.
7 Adams – while he didn’t add to try-scoring account he was effective with ball in hand as he contributed to some fine moves.
6 Shillcock – made a few mistakes and cut a frustrated figure when he was replaced by Jones who made a telling impact off the bench.
6 Arr – a solid showing but it was his replacement Dowsett who helped spark Warriors into action as their three tries came when the Australian was on the field.
8 Bower – coming in for the injured Waller, the prop delivered a strong 80-minute shift as he got his hands on the ball and made some useful yards.
7 Singleton – put in a couple of huge tackles, which dislodged the ball, and was solid at the line-out but was guilty of conceding a few penalties.
8 Schonert – missed a tackle on Goneva who went through for the opening try but more than made up for it with some superb scrummaging and a rare try.
6 Barry – fronted up well against an in-form Newcastle side, putting in several tackles before making way for Kitchener who was steady.
8 Spencer – was influential in Warriors’ fightback as he smashed his way forward on countless occasions. A fumble near the try-line was his only blemish.
9 DENTON – his intensity level never dropped as he carried superbly and was rewarded with two second-half tries. My man of the match.
7 Lewis – on his return from injury, the flanker set the tone for Worcester as he showed plenty of desire to get his side on the front foot from the off.
8 van Velze – with Warriors down at half-time, the number eight led by example as he kept his team driving on and disrupted Falcons’ lineout.
Replacements: Mama 7 (Lewis 48), Dowsett 8 (Arr 54), Kitchener 7 (Barry 54), Jones 8 (Shillcock 59), Hammond (Willison 70), Milasinovich (Schonert 75). Not used: Haupt, Kerrod.
Referee: Christophe Ridley.
Attendance: 7,891.
Newcastle Falcons: Tait, Goneva (Radwan 68), Harris, Matavesi (Waldouck 70), Sinoti Sinoti, Flood (Hodgson 55), Stuart; Lockwood (Vickers 68), Cooper (Lawson 31), Wilson, Green, Robinson (Witty 47), 6 Olmstead, Welch, Latu (Chick 68).
RUN OF PLAY.
3-0: Pennell penalty, 3mins.
3-3: Flood penalty, 24mins.
3-6: Flood penalty, 28mins.
6-6: Pennell penalty, 37mins.
6-11: Goneva try, 39mins.
6-13: Flood converts, 40mins.
Half-time: Worcester Warriors 6-13 Newcastle Falcons.
11-13: Denton try, 63mins.
13-13: Jones converts, 64mins.
18-13: Schonert try, 67mins.
20-13: Jones converts, 68mins.
25-13: Denton try, 75mins.
27-13: Jones converts, 76mins.
Full-time: Worcester Warriors 27-13 Newcastle Falcons.
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