Trewin, Garside, Natave retained by Worcester Warriors

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WORCESTER Warriors have announced three further player retentions ahead of their 2026/27 campaign.


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Full-back Will Trewin, wing Alfie Garside and prop Livai Natave will all continue with Warriors in their second campaign after their return to action, following a period out the game with financial issues.

Cornishman Trewin has crossed for nine tries in 18 Warriors appearance across 2025/26, impressing with his quick turn of pace and ability in the air.

RETAINED: Will Trewin will remain with Warriors for 2026/27 (Image: Nick B Images)

Alfie Garside, meanwhile, joins brother Jake in remaining with the side.

The wing has been forced to remain on the side lines for much of the season, sustaining an injury in October away at Doncaster Knights that forced him to have surgery.

However the former Bedford Blues man has made an impact since his return, scoring a try in his first game back against Cambridge, before producing an outstanding moment to intercept and run through from his own half to cross in the side's most-recent game against Ealing Trailfinders.

STICKING AROUND: Alfie Garside will join both Jake in staying with Worcester Warriors next season (Image: Nick B Images)

Finally, powerful front-rower Livai Natave will also remain with the side.

The Fijian has featured 16 times for Warriors this campaign, crossing once against London Scottish.

Livai Natave walks off the pitch after playing for Worcester Warriors against Chinnor.REMAINING: Livai Natave will remain at Sixways for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

On the retention of the trio, head coach Matt Everard said: "We're delighted with the retention of Livai, Alfie and Will.

"All three have contributed brilliantly in their first season in a Warriors shirt and we can't to see how they grow next season.

"Livai brings serious power to everything he does around the park in both attack and defence and is a brilliant operator in the scrum.

"Alfie's versatility in the back line is superb and he brings great physicality and speed to the side.

"And Will's decisiveness combined with his speed and fight have transpired into him consistently performing at a high level."

The trio are the latest to join Warriors in preparation for next season, following the announcements of the retentions of Ashley Challenger, Jake Garside, Matt Kvesic, Fraser Balmain, James Short, Tom Seabrook, Matt Rogerson, Juan Gonzalez, Will Reed and Tim Anstee, Hallam Chapman, James Tyas and Côme Joussain.

Elsewhere, Warriors have confirmed the signings of Joe Jones, Jack Dickinson, Cam Miell, Owain Evans and John Hawkins.

The departure of Tim Hoyt to French Top-14 side Lyon and Gloucester-loanee Hugh Bokenham's return to Cornish Pirates for next season have also been confirmed.

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