MATT Mullan is aiming to make the most of the wealth of front row experience on offer at Sixways as he looks to forge a successful career.
The former Bromsgrove School pupil, who signed a new two-year deal with the Warriors last month, admits he has already learnt a huge amount from his older colleagues in the pack.
Originally just a prop, Mullan has been working hard with hookers Aleki Lutui and Chris Fortey to develop his game so he can play anywhere in the front row to Guinness Premiership standard.
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The 21-year-old said: "Being able to cover two positions off the bench gives me a better chance of being involved in games.
"I have worked closely with Tony Windo since he has taken up his coaching role and he has been a massive help to me.
"In fact, I have learnt a huge amount from all of the experienced props at Worcester - Darren Morris, Chris Horsman and Tevita Taumoepeau.
"I have also been playing hooker for a short time and Aleki Lutui has been a great help to me, as has Chris Fortey. Aleki has been playing brilliantly for us this season and is a great person to learn from.
“I have worked closely with Tony Windo since he has taken up his coaching role and he has been a massive help to me.”
Matt Mullan
"Mike Ruddock also encourages the forwards to be more versatile and getting involved with the ball in hand in the loose really suits my game."
Since taking over as director of rugby, Ruddock has been keen to give youngsters a chance and Mullan has benefitted from this. The up-and-coming front rower, who made his first Premiership start against London Irish at the Madjeski Stadium on December 23 last year, said: "I went out on loan to Pertemps Bees for the first six weeks of the season, then came back and played well for the A' team.
"Mike was impressed enough to bring me into the first team and I really had to take my chance with both hands.
"Mike has proved that he will give you a chance if you are in good form, regardless of your age.
"This has been my break-through season and, after having been with the club since I was 16, it was amazing to get my first Premiership start."
"We travel to Wasps tomorrow and they are one of the form teams in the league at the moment.
"They are not in any other competitions at the moment and it will be a big ask.
"However, there is no point in us beating Gloucester as a one-off. We need to consistently beat all of the top teams.
"Hopefully I will be involved from the start - it is nice to be in the squad, but I don't just want five minutes of the bench here and there. I am ambitious and want to be involved all the time."
Worcester Warriors' final Guinness A' League clash of the season, with Sale Sharks at Sixways, has been brought forward to Wednesday (kick-off 7.30pm).
Admission for adults is £3, while debenture, season ticket holders and juniors can get in for free.
Also, the academy game with Exeter at Sixways on Monday has been cancelled.
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