WINSTON Stanley believes Worcester Rugby Club are on the brink of the big time after spending just 24 hours at Sixways.

The 27-year-old winger, who checked into training for the first time yesterday, is confident he can bring some of the Leicester gold-dust to Worcester as they bid to finally win promotion to the Zurich Premiership this season.

Canada's all-time try king, with 20 touch downs from 45 caps, made the switch from Welford Road to the Gold'n'Blues after the European Champions decided to add to their non-European Union contingent, leaving Stanley to find a new club.

And the former Blackheath man is sure he made the right move.

"Everyone is so positive here at Worcester," he said. "The attitudes are exactly what you need to be successful and everyone is geared to getting the club into the Premiership."

Stanley arrived later than most of the squad because his holidays had to be taken after his extended season.

The former Tigers star was involved with Leicester's cup winning exploits before jetting off to take on England with Canada in two Test matches.

However, Stanley, now refreshed for the challenge ahead, is impressed with his new surroundings.

"What immediately hits you is how professional the club are. Everything is here at Worcester, the facilities are fantastic.

"Even at Leicester, you play at one place and train at another but here the complex is superb. Last season at Leicester was a long one but a marvellous experience.

"However, I had to make sure I was ready for the new season because it will be a big challenge and you need to be right physically and mentally. I feel good though and am looking forward to the opening game of the season."

Stanley, who is comfortable on the wing, at full-back or at centre, scored eight tries for the Tigers in their treble season but found himself surplus to requirements once Leicester brought in the non-EU duo of Josh Kronfeld and Rod Kafer.

"I wanted to stay at Leicester but after the club brought in Kronfeld and Kafer, there was just no room for me because of the regulations and I was out of contract.

"I asked the Leicester boys about Worcester and I heard nothing but good things about the club."

"Everyone here is very ambitious and it is something I wanted to be part of -- winning promotion at Worcester would be fantastic," he added.