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#Post#: 75571--------------------------------------------------
Team vs Bristol
DIR By: WellingQuin
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:00 am
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THE FLY-HALF WILL COME OFF THE BENCH FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S
MOUTHWATERING CLASH AT HOME TO BRISTOL BEARS
England and British and Irish Lions fly-half Marcus Smith makes
a return to Harlequins’ match day 23, with the popular standoff
taking up the 22 jersey as Bristol Bears travel to the
Twickenham Stoop
Ahead of a titanic clash under the Friday night lights in SW
London against playoff rivals Bristol Bears, Harlequins’
coaching group have named an unchanged starting XV to the side
that claimed a bonus-point win over Worcester Warriors a
fortnight ago.
Fly-half Smith is the sole change to the match day 23 for the
Club this week, replacing Scottish international Huw Jones on
the bench as Quins opt for consistency for what is set to be a
thrilling encounter on Friday evening.
With new stadium entertainment technology set to make Friday
nights at The Stoop more thrilling than ever before, the scene
is set this week for the rematch of a dramatic semi-final last
season as Harlequins completed one of the most thrilling
Gallagher Premiership title wins in history.
Previewing the fixture this week, Senior Coach Tabai Matson
said: “The last two weeks have allowed us some great preparation
time ahead of Friday. We’ve had two great, yet challenging,
bonus-point wins to start our campaign.
“The bye-week last week probably came at a good time for us. We
had a couple of games and then reset. And we’re excited to get
back out there. We’ve had some great sessions this week and
we’re now starting a five-game block with a great encounter with
Bristol.
“We’ve spoken a bit this week about that semi-final last season.
We know that will probably have been a pebble under Bristol’s
beach towel over the summer. This is the first time we’ve faced
them since that game and we know it’s going to be as important a
game for us as it is for them.
“This should be a fantastic encounter with two sides who play a
massively positive brand of rugby. It’s an exciting fixture and
I know our fans are probably just as eager as we are to see a
blockbuster game under the Friday night lights.”
Harlequins Starting XV
1. Joe Marler (227)
2. Jack Walker (2)
3. Simon Kerrod (46)
4. Matt Symons (65)
5. Dino Lamb (50)
6. Tom Lawday (41)
7. Jack Kenningham (14)
8. Alex Dombrandt (78) - Captain
9. Danny Care (308)
10. Tommy Allan (2)
11. Cadan Murley (50)
12. Andre Esterhuizen (21)
13. Joe Marchant (115)
14. Louis Lynagh (15)
15. Tyrone Green (23)
Impact Players
16. Sam Riley (3)
17. Fin Baxter (3)
18. Will Collier (189)
19. Hugh Tizard (15)
20. James Chisholm (113)
21. Scott Steele (17)
22. Marcus Smith (110)
23. Luke Northmore (29)
Unavailable for selection:
Wilco Louw, Viliami Taulani
Unavailable due to injury:
Aaron Morris, Christian Scotland-Williamson, Joe Gray, Jordan
Els, Paul Lasike, Stephan Lewies, Will Evans
#Post#: 75573--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: WellingQuin
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:10 am
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Bristol Bears team to face Harlequins at The Stoop on Friday,
October 8th (7.45pm KO):
15. Charles Piutau; 14. Niyi Adeolokun, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12.
Sam Bedlow, 11. Henry Purdy; 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Harry
Randall; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Jake Kerr, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Joe
Joyce, 5. Chris Vui, 6. Fitz Harding, 7. Jake Heenan, 8. Steven
Luatua (c).
System players: 16. Harry Thacker, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Max
Lahiff, 19. Ed Holmes, 20. Dan Thomas, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Ioan
Lloyd, 23. Alapati Leiua.
Unavailable: Bryan Byrne, John Afoa, Semi Radradra, Siva
Naulago, Luke Morahan.
#Post#: 75574--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: HamptonCourtJester
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:10 am
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Quality lineup.
Not shocked that Smith on the bench. Allan done nothing wrong to
be benched.
But my oh my.......what a bench that is :D
#Post#: 75575--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: poorfour
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:11 am
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That's an exciting team with a really good bench. I can see
Smith enjoying having a chance to play fresh against a tiring
Bristol.
#Post#: 75576--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: TeddingtonQuin
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:21 am
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--- Quote from: HamptonCourtJester link ---
>
> Quality lineup.
> Not shocked that Smith on the bench. Allan done nothing wrong
to be benched.
> But my oh my.......what a bench that is :D
>
--- End Quote ---
It certainly is and how refreshing it is to be able to say that.
Wouldn't have been the case this time last year!
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Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: poorfour
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:27 am
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I'm just trying to think when Smith has been benched before. The
only other one I can remember is that first Double Header when
he came on for the Cat. Any others?
#Post#: 75579--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: JAA15A
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:42 am
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Congratulations on your 50 point win.
We (Bris) have been shocking and Lam has screwed us with his
poor recruitment policy/stubborn loyalty. Our midfield is
woeful, Adeolokun is at best a championship player and we have 2
ball carriers (Sinks and Vui). Add to that the most predictable
game plan and you have a recipe for disaster.
Just as well there is no relegation this year. We need to cut
half our squad.
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Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: Mr_B
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:45 am
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blimey I have never before gone into a game looking at that sort
of quality on the bench to bring on and have a great 1st 15 that
looks that good. Really looking forward to be back at the stoop.
#Post#: 75581--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: October 7, 2021, 6:45 am
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Love the look of that team. Can't wait for tomorrow.
#Post#: 75583--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Bristol
DIR By: euroquin
Date: October 7, 2021, 7:03 am
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Great team and bench. Smart move starting Tommy at 10 and
putting Marcus on the bench.
The persistent injury list is a bit of a concern though.
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