England's Nick Easter wil make his first start for Harlequins since December after finally shaking off the effects of a knee injury.

The 29-year-old, who limped out of last week's Six Nations 23-19 win in Italy, is joined in the back row by fit-again Chris Robshaw and Will Skinner for Saturday's clash with Worcester Warriors at the Stoop.

England Saxons pair Adrian Jarvis and Danny Care repeat the partnership that inspired a 38-15 triumph over the Azzurri second string in Sicily on Saturday.

Director of rugby Dean Richards, said: "The break in the season has been beneficial to the players and has given those not on international duty, a chance to regroup.

"During this time, we have spent a week down at Whitgift school in Croydon, preparing for this game.

"The players have trained really hard and are looking forward to getting back into the action this weekend."

The full team is as follows: 15. Mike Brown 14. Tom Williams 13. Hal Luscombe 12. Tosh Masson 11. Ugo Monye 10. Adrian Jarvis 9. Danny Care 1. Ceri Jones 2. Tani Fuga 3. Mike Ross 4. James Percival 5. Nicolas Spanghero 6. Chris Robshaw 7. Will Skinner 8. Nick Easter (Capt.) Replacements: 16. Chris Brooker 17. John Brooks 18. George Robson 19. Paul Volley 20. Chris Hala'ufia 21. Steve So'oialo 22. De Wet Barry