Smooth operators: Usman Khawaja (left) staked his claim to open with Ed Cowan (right) in the First Test by scoring 73 as they set Australia on their way to victory over Somerset with a stand of 86. But he is unlikely to have done enough to displace Shane Watson

Somerset 320 & 260 Australians 321-5dec & 263-4 (Australia win by six wickets): Instant transformation of tourists with the arrival of Lehmann as coach

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Carl Hogg

Worcester appoint Carl Hogg as new head coach

The former Scotland international leaves Gloucester

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David McGreavy, photographed in his 20s

Anonymity order lifted for triple child killer David McGreavy jailed in 1973

High Court judge lifts ruling on 'Monster of Worcester' who impaled victims on railings

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Dean Ryan

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Ryan takes over following last night's departure of head coach Richard Hill

Richard Hill’s exit from Worcester was confirmed last night

Worcester confirm departure of Richard Hill

Last weekend's heavy defeat at Saracens was the Midlanders' eighth in nine league outings

David Strettle

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Saracens 47 Worcester 17

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The Leicester director of rugby, Richard Cockerill, was delighted with his returning players in his side’s 12-9 victory at Exeter on Saturday.

Chris Hafa’ufia scores one of the Exiles' three tries

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Toby Flood booted Leicester up to second place in the Premiership when he landed four penalties as the Tigers edged Exeter 12-9 in a kicking contest in Devon.

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