WORCESTER Warriors will kick-off the 2017/18 Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign when they take on Sale Sharks on Friday, November 3 at Sixways (7.45pm).

Gary Gold's men will also tackle Aviva Premiership rivals Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs and Welsh outfit Dragons as they bid to progress to the knockout stages.

Pool C sees Warriors grouped with Saracens, Northampton Saints and Scarlets, with all four teams taking on the four sides from Pool B to determine who will go through.

Last season Worcester defeated Bristol and Cardiff Blues but losses to Wasps and Harlequins saw them miss out on qualification.

Warriors' Anglo-Welsh Cup fixtures 2017/18:

Friday, November 3: Warriors vs Sale Sharks, Sixways (7.45pm).

November 10/11/12: Harlequins vs Warriors, Twickenham Stoop.

January 26/27/28: Warriors vs Exeter Chiefs, Sixways.

February 2/3/4: Dragons vs Warriors, Rodney Parade.