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#Post#: 38655--------------------------------------------------
Team's Up!
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:00 am
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JOE GRAY IN LINE FOR QUINS RETURN AGAINST LONDON IRISH
Friday, 14th February 2020 @ 12:00
HARLEQUINS HAVE NAMED THE SQUAD TO TAKE ON LONDON IRISH AT THE
STOOP IN THE GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP ON SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY.
Hooker Joe Gray, who recently joined on loan from Saracens, is
available for selection and will make his second Harlequins
debut, having previously played over 150 games for the Club.
Set to return after a long injury lay-off is former Welsh
international Scott Baldwin, with the 31-year-old hooker named
as a Game Changer.
Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for January,
Alex Dombrandt, starts at number eight alongside Will Evans and
the explosive James Chisholm who captains the side at blindside.
The side includes three changes in the backs with Martin Landajo
starting at scrum half whilst Cadan Murley moves from the wing
into centre with Tom Penny injured, and Ross Chisholm starts at
14.
Head of Rugby at Harlequins, Paul Gustard said: “We are
demonstrating some positive form at the moment, which is a real
reflection of where we are at as a Club across the board, with
strong foundations in place and a real sense of excitement in
the building.
“Irish are a well-coached team led by Declan who has assembled a
very talented and experienced playing group. They will be hungry
to continue their strong form, having become the first team to
oversee Northampton Saints this season at Franklin’s Gardens so,
we are aware of the very real threat they possess.
“We have been unfortunate with injuries this season most notably
in two particular areas this season; hooker and in the centres.
As a club we’re delighted to see the second coming of Joe Gray
who makes his 151st appearance in the famous quarters on
Saturday, and also the return of Scott Baldwin from a severe
injury that has limited him to only seven games early on in the
campaign.
“Aside from the fierce contest on the field, we are delighted to
be hosting our LGBTQ+ matchday at The Stoop. It is important as
people, and as a club, we continue to show that rugby is a
genuine sport for all, and we are all inclusive. I think it’s a
great, albeit small, step in the right direction to where we as
a club and as a sport want to be.”
Harlequins Starting XV:
1 Santiago Garcia Botta (13)
2 Joe Gray (151)
3 Will Collier (167)
4 Glen Young (10)
5 Matt Symons (38)
6 James Chisholm (85) (C)
7 Will Evans (10)
8 Alex Dombrandt (40)
9 Martin Landajo (14)
10 Marcus Smith (75)
11 Gabriel Ibitoye (36)
12 Paul Lasike (18)
13 Cadan Murley (29)
14 Ross Chisholm (118)
15 Aaron Morris (41)
Game Changers:
16 Scott Baldwin (7)
17 Mark Lambert (247)
18 Simon Kerrod (16)
19 Tevita Cavubati (13)
20 Semi Kunatani (21)
21 Danny Care (272)
22 Brett Herron (8)
23 Niall Saunders (13)
Not available due to injury:
Forwards
George Head
Elia Elia
Max Crumpton
Chris Robshaw
Stephan Lewies
Jack Clifford
Tom Lawday
Backs
James Lang
Luke Northmore
Tom Penny
Ben Tapuai
Francis Saili
Michele Campagnaro
Nathan Earle
Travis Ismaiel
Mike Brown
Not Available
Joe Marchant
Guinness Six Nations 
Joe Marler
Kyle Sinckler
#Post#: 38658--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: WellingQuin
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:03 am
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London Irish:
15 Ben Loader
14 Waisake Naholo
13 Curtis Rona
12 Terrence Hepetema
11 Ollie Hassell-Collins
10 Stephen Myler
9 Ben Meehan
1 Harry Elrington
2 Dave Porecki
3 Sekope Kepu
4 Franco van der Merwe ©
5 Adam Coleman
6 Matt Rogerson
7 Blair Cowan
8 Albert Tuisue
Replacements:
16 Ben Atkins, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 Steve Mafi,
20 Ben Donnell, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Matt Williams, 23 James
Stokes
#Post#: 38659--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: Donuts
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:05 am
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So we have 3 scrum halves
is that in case it gets windy ?
Assume no one else fit
#Post#: 38662--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:07 am
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Decent team. Bit odd that Danny isn't starting. Shame about
Lewies and Robshaw
Great to see Gray back
We really are thin on the ground with Saunders as the utility
back
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Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:07 am
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--- Quote from: WellingQuin link ---
>
> London Irish:
>
> 15 Ben Loader
> 14 Waisake Naholo
> 13 Curtis Rona
> 12 Terrence Hepetema
> 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins
> 10 Stephen Myler
> 9 Ben Meehan
>
> 1 Harry Elrington
> 2 Dave Porecki
> 3 Sekope Kepu
> 4 Franco van der Merwe ©
> 5 Adam Coleman
> 6 Matt Rogerson
> 7 Blair Cowan
> 8 Albert Tuisue
>
> Replacements:
> 16 Ben Atkins, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 Steve Mafi,
20 Ben Donnell, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Matt Williams, 23 James
Stokes
>
--- End Quote ---
That's a pretty decent team actually.
#Post#: 38664--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:08 am
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--- Quote from: Donuts link ---
>
> So we have 3 scrum halves
> is that in case it gets windy ?
> Assume no one else fit
>
--- End Quote ---
Yup, threadbare. But Saunders will cover wing (or Murley moves
out there), whilst Herron can cover 10/15/centre (although
please not another man down).
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Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: Monte
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:08 am
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Rob Buchanan is off the injured list is this the first week? We
could end up with a plethora of hookers!
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Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:11 am
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Find it a bit weird that Gray is straight in, with Baldwin on
the bench and Musk is dropped entirely. He was going well.
Has Gray really had enough time to rehearse all the lineout
calls? I suspect we might see a slightly simplified lineout
strategy tomorrow as a result.
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Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: West Stand Quin
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:12 am
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No Goneva on bench or injury list despite shortage of outside
backs
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Re: Team's Up!
DIR By: Rocker
Date: February 14, 2020, 6:16 am
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We really are scrapping the barrel with our injury replacements.
We have serious problems with injured centres 😨
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