Giant lock James Percival returned for a second playing spell at Sixways when he joined Warriors from Harlequins in the summer of 2011.

Man-mountain Percival started his career in the Academy at Warriors and gained international recognition during his time at the club, as a member of the England Under-21 team that won the 2004 Six Nations Grand Slam.

The second-row – who is 6ft 5in tall and weighs 18st 8lb - joined Northampton Saints in 2005 before later joining Harlequins in 2007.

Percival, who previously studied at Worcester Sixth Form College and Worcester University, has made a total of 57 appearances for Quins and joined up with Warriors from the start of the 2011/12 campaign. 

Percival scored a try against Bath Rugby on the opening weekend of the 2012/13 campaign and, in November 2012, it was announced that he had signed a new long-term contract to remain at Sixways.

He stood in as captain for much of the 2012/13 campaign and made his 50th appearance for the club against Harlequins in April 2013.

His committed performances last season saw him named Warrior-of-the-Year for the second consecutive season at the End of Season Awards. He also picked up the Community Award alongside Shaun Perry.