The forwards at times were under enormous pressure, the speed and skill in the backs gave Worcester the well deserved win 34 : 13

6 of the starting 15 were coming back from injury, some had been out for over 6 weeks, it was the first time this season this 15 had ever played together. Would this tell? The answer was yes, but it hardly had an effect on the result

After an awful injury hit season last year this seemed to be going the same way. Now it was time for him to show just what the Sixways crowd had been missing

The massed supporters did not have to wait long.

An attacking series of drives had taken the warriors deep into the Henley half, the ball was  recycled at electric speed, out down the line and there was Richard wide on the right, he sprinted in beating the cover for the first points after just 45 seconds

Warriors 5  : 0 Henley

Worcester were intent on playing fast intense rugby, quickly moving from phase to phase, mixing the lines from forward power to back speed and guile.

The handling was sumptuous! It was attack after attack with Gary Trueman creating havoc in the Henley defence, this guy has been out for 4 weeks, you would never have known it.

Drew Hickey once again was orchestrating everything in the forwards, with Lee Fortey playing absolutely fabulous rugby.

Lee has really benefited from a move to a fully professional club, he is fit, strong and mobile. His ball handling in the first 5 minutes was superb 

On 7 minutes, the defensive wall finally cracked and Chris Garrard stormed over for his first league try of the season, following his try last week in the cup.

The backrow of Mason. Hickey and Bates were having a great game, Hickey with his tackling and linking skills, Waggers with his powerful running carrying all before him and Richard with his speed and strength at the rucks and mauls

You could call this the terrible trio. From left to right, Hickey, Waggers and Brownie, any one of these could have been man of the match.

Once again James Brown was in good form but not quite what we have had over the last 4 games

Craig Gillies was once again in commanding form in the lineout and Big Ben Daly was spot on with his throwing the whole game. The back of the line predominantly taken by Drew Hickey but changes were rung to ensure Henley were always trying to second guess where the ball was going.

The signals were right and the timing was perfect. Ben Daly  along with Lee Fortey and Neil Mason were putting in some massive hits when Henley were in possession. Whenever they gained possession, Henley were on the attack and did it with some fine well organised phases. Henley are a big side who are more than capable of playing some fast adventurous rugby. They will do well this season!

However all the danger was coming from The Warriors!The rugby was utterly compelling in it's execution, speed and effect on the game. Brown was setting up his players with space to show their paces,

Trueman and Hayes were linking well, cutting through the Henley defensive line at will. With Daren O'Leary and Wes Davies the springboards. The crowd were in full voice when once again a penalty gave Worcester a 5 meter line out. The ball was taken at the back and the drive set up. Once again the sheer power and movement of the Warriors pack was too much for yet another side. Tony Windo scores for

Warriors 19 : 0 Henley 20 minutes

Henley then came back onto the attack and in some style, causing

The warriors to conceded two penalties. The a moment of sheer magic, Gary Trueman made a break through the middle. With two defenders coming in to tackle he slipped a beautiful ball to Tommy Hayes coming at speed, TRY. Tommy's first for the club 33 minutes.

For the next 7 minutes it was nip and tuck with first Worcester gaining ground only to lose the ball rather diffidently and Henley taking every opportunity to attack.

This is where the missing game time was missed.

There were times when the ball carrier was left isolated, this had to be sorted before the game lost it's shape. there seemed to be just one too many handling moves attempted, over complicating the game.

However execution during a game will bring massive benefits through the season

Just before half time Henley once again on the attack forced Worcester to concede yet another penalty.

Up stepped Reeves to convert his third kick of the game The half ended with:

Warriors 26 : 9 Henley

During half time Duncan Roke presented the Under 10's with their winning trophy.

Which was dropped in the pass (No change there then)

Worcester were out of the block like raging bulls, hammering backwards the Henley forwards.

The line was begging, the first thrust was repulsed, the second was. Then Drew (Carlos) Hickey reversed pass between his legs for Henley to intercept and run 100m to score in the corner

Warriors 26 : 14 Henley

This was not the end 3 minutes later a fine attacking move starting on the halfway line culminated in a great try for Henley. Once again unconverted

Warriors 26 : 19 Henley

The ball seemed to be slowing down between forwards and backs.

Mat Powell had had 4 superb games but a change was now needed before the skills of Trueman, Hayes and Co was wasted

On the bench was the returning Werner Swanepoel, it was time NOW!

On came Werner and the game changed. Immediately there was more purpose and speed about the ball. Forwards were going in harder and there faster. backs were taking the right lines along with the right attacking options.

Alongside Werner's return was Christian Evans who had come on at the interval, giving Richard and Chris 40 minutes each. The game had stepped up another gear.

15 minutes into the second half and the warriors penetrate the solid Henley defence.

With another great try from the electric Gary Trueman. After only 4 playing games has beaten his last year's try tally.

Mr calm converting for

Warriors 33 : 19 Henley

With 25 left on the clock could the warriors score another try or two, could Henley keep them out, in fact could Henley score 1/2 themselves.

They had shown that they can take the chance when it comes. With the little general on the field, the players were now melding together into one cohesive attacking unit.

Confidence was oozing out of every pore. Worcester were going to attack, attack and attack again. The first try going to the fizzing Wes Davies when the referee played a great advantage from a very unlikely situation.

Warriors 38 : 19 Henley 64 Minutes

Next in line was Daren O'Leary who was having a fine game at fullback, he was taking some great attacking lines, if he only had another yard of pace? 68 Minutes

Next up was Mr 200% the powerful Mark Gabey on to replace Dan Zaltsman: 72 Minutes Followed by a great try from Jon Hylton who took a flicked ball from Daren O'Leary and just creamed the defence on 78 Minutes

Warriors 59 : 19 Henley

It seemed the job had been done! However this team must learn to play right upto the last whistle.

The game was won but you have to come off the field in the ascendancy not after giving away another soft try.

The last word going to Henley who never gave up all day.

Once again they attacked at speed through the middle and then sped the ball wide screaming into the Worcester 22 Finally forcing the ball over in the corner

Warriors 59 : 24 Henley