Rico Gear lasted 35 minutes against Bourgoin

Worcester Warriors will monitor the fitness of All Black wing Rico Gear this week after he limped out of Saturday's win against Bourgoin.

Gear was taken off as a precaution with a slight groin strain, giving Hal Luscombe his Warriors debut.

But Worcester will welcome back Chris Latham and Chris Pennell for Saturday's Premiership game against Bristol.

Both confirmed to BBC Hereford & Worcester they would be back for the crunch clash at Sixways.

Director of rugby Mike Ruddock said that Gear had felt a slight twinge during the European Challenge Cup tie at Sixways.

"It was frustrating to see Rico go off as, in fairness, he had looked sharp and had got himself into the attacking line," Ruddock said.

"We took him off straight away rather than leave him trying to run it off, as we took the view that with the importance of next week we would get him off, and get our medical team to get it right.

"What it did provide was the opportunity to get Hal Luscombe on the pitch," he added.

Warriors take on Bristol at Sixways on Saturday December 20, and there will be full commentary on the whole game on BBC Hereford & Worcester.

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