Rawlinson has won three caps for New Zealand

Prop Adam Black and second row Greg Rawlinson make their first starts of the season for Worcester Warriors in the Championship at Esher.

Centre Alex Crockett also returns to the line-up as Warriors attempt to make it four wins out of four.

Head coach Richard Hill told BBC Hereford and Worcester that he expects an open game at Molesey Road.

"Esher play 15-man rugby so if you kick badly to them, as Bristol found out, they can counter-attack," he said.

"The supporters at Esher have historically enjoyed watching an open running game and having seen them play myself twice that is what they do.

"The style they play will pose different questions of our defence.

"But the players we have got have pace and we will look to capitalise on any turnovers and produce an improved performance on last week.

"There is a long way to go. There is no point peaking in September.

"We would all love to play sparkling rugby and be absolutely brilliant. But the key thing for me is to keep seeing the players' character and keep winning games and getting better"

There will be full commentary on Esher against Worcester Warriors on Saturday 18 September (1500 BST) on 104FM and online at bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester.

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