Worcester hooker Chris Fortey is set join an elite list of players to make 200 Guinness Premiership appearances when the Warriors face Saracens on Friday night.

Although not in the starting XV for the game, if he does make a foray on to the pitch from the bench then he will become only the fifth player to reach the double century.

Head coach Mike Ruddock said: "Chris is about to hit the 200 Club in the Guinness Premiership and this is yet another example of the durability, professionalism and skill of this Warrior over an extended period."

Worcester will be looking to record a third home win of the season on Friday but they will have to overcome table toppers Saracens who have won all eight of their games so far.

Last week the Warriors came up just short against Bath as they were held to a 12-12 draw and Ruddock appreciates the size of their next challenge.

"It would have been good to get four points last week and we felt on balance we just deserved to edge it against Bath. Ultimately it's gone now, it's our fault we didn't nail it down," he said.

"Now we've got to learn from that and face a really big challenge against Saracens.

"They are undefeated and very difficult to break down. They are not only top of the league but they have also beaten the world champions, South Africa, so it doesn't get much bigger than this."