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#Post#: 24029--------------------------------------------------
Team v Wasps
DIR By: never sleep
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:00 am
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HARLEQUINS ANNOUNCE SQUAD TO PLAY WASPS (A)
17TH MAY 2019 (12:00)
SEMI KUNATANI GETS HIS FIRST START IN THE GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP
AS QUINS HEAD TO THE RICOH ARENA TO PLAY WASPS IN THE FINAL
REGULAR SEASON ROUND OF THE COMPETITION ON SATURDAY (KICK-OFF:
16:00)
Olympic gold medalist Kunatani, who signed for Harlequins over
the summer from Top 14 giants Toulouse, starts at blindside
Flanker rotating with adidas Player's Player of the Season Alex
Dombrandt. Co-Captain Chris Robshaw and Jack Clifford complete
the back row triumvirate in a match that could secure Quins a
semi-final berth.
Two other changes in the starting team are Rob Buchanan at
hooker and Ross Chisholm who returns to the team line-up in
place of Charlie Walker on the right Wing.
Among the Game Changers, the team are proud that Harlequins
Academy graduate and second row George Merrick is set to make
his 100th appearance for the Club.
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard said: “Our victory against
Tigers means we still have a fantastic opportunity to compete
for the top four this weekend and we are relishing the chance to
play our best game of the season against a strong, determined
Wasps team. This weekend is about the result, and we need to be
at our absolute best.
“I am delighted that Semi will make his first Premiership start.
He has given us a lot of impact as a Game Changer in recent
weeks and is showing the kind of match-breaking ability that
enticed me to sign him in the summer. He takes his place in the
team in place of one of our standout players this season in Alex
whom we are expecting a big contribution from in the game in a
similar vein to Semi
"We have to go there with a sole focus on our performance and
being at our best. Wasps are a fantastic team and I have a lot
of admiration for Dai, his coaching team and players. I know
they will be fired up and will welcome us with passion and
physicality in their final game of the season. We are in a good
place physically, mentally and emotionally and we look forward
to the contest.
“We hope our outstanding passionate supporters will make the
journey with us and inspire the boys with their constant singing
and support. I cant wait.”
Harlequins squad to face Wasps in Round 22 of the Gallagher
Premiership (Saturday 18th May, Ricoh Arena, kick-off: 16:00)
15 Mike Brown (321)
14 Ross Chisholm (102)
13 Joe Marchant (79)
12 Ben Tapuai (21)
11 Gabriel Ibitoye (18)
10 Marcus Smith (58)
9 Danny Care (261)
1 Joe Marler (192)
2 Rob Buchanan (122)
3 Kyle Sinckler (138)
4 Matt Symons (25)
5 James Horwill (Co Captain, 67)
6 Semi Kunatani (11)
7 Chris Robshaw (Co Captain, 274)
8 Jack Clifford (97)
Game Changers
16 Elia Elia (34)
17 Lewis Boyce (36)
18 Will Collier (151)
19 George Merrick (99)
20 Alex Dombrandt (23)
21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (4)
22 James Lang (47)
23 Alofa Alofa (71)
Not considered for selection
Front Row
Mark Lambert
Josh McNulty
Second Row
Ben Glynn
Dino Lamb
Back Row
James Chisholm
Half Backs
Dave Lewis
Charlie Mulchrone
Calum Waters
Centres
Henry Cheeseman
Paul Lasike
Francis Saili
Wingers
Nathan Earle
Aaron Morris
Cadan Murley
#Post#: 24030--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: RossM
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:04 am
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15 Willie Le Roux (55)
14 Marcus Watson (28)
13 Elliot Daly (192)
12 Gaby Lovobalavu (34)
11 Josh Bassett (104)
10 Lima Sopoaga (24)
9 Joe Simpson (256)
1 Simon McIntyre (158)
2 Tom Cruse (62)
3 Kieran Brookes (17)
4 Joe Launchbury (c) (139)
5 James Gaskell (107)
6 Brad Shields (14)
7 Nizaam Carr (36)
8 Nathan Hughes (124)
Replacements
16 Tommy Taylor (47)
17 Zurabi Zhvania (22)
18 Jake Cooper-Woolley (130)
19 Will Rowlands (75)
20 Ashley Johnson (186)
21 Craig Hampson (32)
22 Rob Miller (101)
23 Juan de Jongh (48)
#Post#: 24031--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:05 am
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Can't argue with that team really. Nice to see Semi get a start
(maybe we should call him Full rather than Semi this week!).
#Post#: 24035--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: Matt72
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:20 am
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Good squad but Wasps looking good. Its going to be a very close
game.
#Post#: 24043--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: MightyQ2
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:28 am
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Very unhappy not to see Crumpton involved. A must win game we
need to hit our darts
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Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:29 am
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Very close to a full strength team that. Can't wait for tomorrow
now
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Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: Tonbridge Quin
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:32 am
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Is Saili broke again?
#Post#: 24047--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: Quinsgirl84
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:43 am
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Madness Charlie not on bench for last ever Quins game!!! That
looks like a good team for both of them!!
#Post#: 24049--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: HamptonCourtJester
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:50 am
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That team has given me a "Semi"
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Re: Team v Wasps
DIR By: poorfour
Date: May 17, 2019, 7:06 am
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Good squads from both sides. A lot of RWC hopefuls facing off
against each other, too. It could be a cracking game.
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