FRUSTRATED centre Alex Grove remains “very much under consideration” for Worcester Warriors’ selection despite joining London Scottish on loan.

The 28-year-old has linked up with his brother Oli at Scottish and plays in today’s Championship match against Yorkshire Carnegie.

Grove captained Warriors in their disappointing European Challenge Cup home 22-15 defeat against Zebre on January 16.

But the former Scotland international was not in Worcester’s squad for the 35-11 defeat at La Rochelle.

“It’s a bit of frustration from Alex that he felt he needed to play but also an illustration that we view him very close to this team,” said Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan.

“We don’t just want to see him static, so he’s going to play some rugby and is very much under consideration for the first team. He’s out as long as we want him to be and he can be called back (to Worcester) at any time.”

Grove has made 151 first XV appearances and was outstanding in his one Premiership match this term.

He scored a brace of tries in the 28-20 win over Newcastle Falcons in November.

Grove played a big role in Warriors’ British and Irish Cup-winning campaign last term and helped his side bounce back to the Aviva Premiership.