WORCESTER Warriors’ pre-season clash with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens will take place at Bramley Road, the home of Saracens Amateur.

The encounter on October 3 sees Warriors take on Saracens two weeks before the start of the new campaign.

With the Rugby World Cup delaying the start of this year's Premiership, Warriors players have enjoyed a longer than usual pre-season.

Dean Ryan's side will get their first taste of match action on September 5 when the Barbarians come to Sixways.

Warriors then host Wasps on Saturday 26 September before their final preparations for the season in London.

Warriors open their Premiership campaign against Northampton Saints at Sixways on October 16.