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Teams up!
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:03 am
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On the Offy
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Ibitoye makes first start of the season against Agen in
Challenge Cup
Friday, 12th October 2018 @ 12:00
Kunatani makes his first start for the club and Saili returns to
the 23.
Winger Gabriel Ibitoye will make his first start of the season
for Harlequins against Agen at The Stoop in the Challenge Cup on
Saturday (kick-off: 15:00).
Ibitoye, who has scored four tries in the Premiership Rugby
Shield this season, is part of a back line that includes Ben
Tapuai – returning at inside centre - and Joe Marchant, who
scored the Gallagher Premiership’s try of the week against
Saracens last Saturday, at outside centre.
Elsewhere Fiji international Semi Kunatani makes his first start
for the Club at flanker, with George Merrick and Charlie
Mulchrone making their first starts of the season too. Alex
Dombrandt makes the match 23 for his first appearance and
Francis Saili makes a welcome return from injury as he is named
among the Game Changers. James Chisholm will captain the side
with Chris Robshaw and James Horwill both not considered for
selection.
Head of Rugby Paul Gustard said: “Gabriel Ibitoye has earned his
place in the starting XV against Agen this weekend through his
attitude to commit to extra work to improve aspects of his game
allied to some excellent performances in the Shield this season.
“I am also looking forward to seeing the contribution Semi
Kunatani will make on his first start for the club and I am
delighted that Francis Saili makes the match 23 for the first
time this season. His return is testament to his
professionalism, positive attitude and the excellent work from
our medical and strength conditioning team headed up by Gareth
Tong and Andy Reynolds.
“I am also excited about the introduction of Alex Dombrandt who
has impressed all in pre-season and makes his first appearance
for the club he supported as a boy.
“Agen have been one of the strongest clubs in France over the
years which we respect but we have a rich history in the
Challenge Cup and we want to do well in the competition by
starting strongly tomorrow. This is also an opportunity for us
to build on recent performances and move the team and the Club
forward.
“We took pride in our resilient performance against Saracens
last week and we have been pleased to see the improvements in
our defence and scrum. Now we want to see our attack become more
threatening and that is something we have focused on this week.
“This is a squad that will never give up and is united in what
it is trying to achieve, which I believe the supporters can
recognise and relate to. The atmosphere at The Stoop last week
was the best I have experienced at a club ground in five years
and the noise that was reverberating around the ground helped
drive the team forward.”
Harlequins XV to play Agen (kick-off: 15:00)
15 Mike Brown (300)
14 Gabriel Ibitoye (7)
13 Joe Marchant (62)
12 Ben Tapuai (5)
11 Nathan Earle (6)
10 Marcus Smith (34)
9 Charlie Mulchrone (23)
1 Joe Marler (173)
2 Max Crumpton (4)
3 Kyle Sinckler (125)
4 George Merrick (81)
5 Matt Symons (6)
6 Renaldo Bothma (12)
7 Semi Kunatani (2)
8 James Chisholm (61) (Captain)
Game Changers
16 Elia Elia (19)
17 Lewis Boyce (17)
18 Will Collier (131)
19 Stan South (22)
20 Alex Dombrandt (-)
21 Dave Lewis (17)
22 Demetri Catrakilis (6)
23 Francis Saili (5)
Not considered for selection
Nick Auterac
Rob Buchanan
Danny Care
Jack Clifford
James Horwill
Josh Ibuanopke
Mark Lambert
Paul Lasike
James Lang
Chris Robshaw
Phil Swainston
Niall Saunders
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: WellingQuin
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:06 am
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Saili! Finally may get another glimpse of him. Great to see
Dombrant on the bench too.
Great that Ibitoye is getting a start.
Some players there I thought we might have given a rest, but
strong team.
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: never sleep
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:08 am
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Things to feel good about on a Friday:
1. Gabriel Ibitoye starting
2. Semi Kunatani starting
3. James Chisholm captaining
4. Elia Elia returning
5. Alex Dombrandt - 1st game
6. Demetri Catrakilis working his way back in
7. Francis Saili returning
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: poorfour
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:22 am
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Assuming Care, Robshaw and Horwill are rested and Lasike
recovers quickly, we're starting to have a decent squad
available. It'd be good to have Clifford back.
Still, a lot to look forward to. We are taking a big group from
our mini-rugby club so hoping for a good showing from Quins.
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:26 am
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--- Quote from: poorfour link ---
>
> Assuming Care, Robshaw and Horwill are rested and Lasike
recovers quickly, we're starting to have a decent squad
available. It'd be good to have Clifford back.
>
> Still, a lot to look forward to. We are taking a big group
from our mini-rugby club so hoping for a good showing from
Quins.
>
--- End Quote ---
I think you're right in the assumptions for Care Robshaw &
Horwill. I hope Lang is just being rotated as well, as I'd like
to have all three FHs fit & playing regularly.
Interesting (Good) to see Mulchrone starting ahead of Lewis.
Ruours are that Lasike is aiming on being back for next week
(RTP protocols permitting) so it would be good to have him back
in consideration too.
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:32 am
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The thing that pleases me is that we seem to have a few options
now. No need to keep flogging players when they could do with a
rest.
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Re: Teams up!
DIR By: Quins Head
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:35 am
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Strong team really looking forward to Sat afternoon
#Post#: 8351--------------------------------------------------
Re: Teams up!
DIR By: Only Joe Quin
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:43 am
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We're in the best position injury wise we have been in for some
time. There's 11 senior squad on the "not considered" list, of
which 3 are being rested (we hope). And only 2 long term
injuries, Buchanan and Clifford, as far as we know.
#Post#: 8353--------------------------------------------------
Re: Teams up!
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 12, 2018, 6:55 am
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Sshhh the fates are listening...
#Post#: 8359--------------------------------------------------
Re: Teams up!
DIR By: Matt72
Date: October 12, 2018, 8:44 am
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I've bought a ticket for the final in Newcastle. Only £15 with a
£2 booking fee so no great loss of £17.00 if we don't get that
far but I have a good feeling.
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