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#Post#: 115174--------------------------------------------------
Team v Tigers
DIR By: Donuts
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:02 am
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ack Walker, Danny Care and Andre Esterhuizen have been named in
the Harlequins squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match
against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road (KO 15:05 – Live on TNT
Sports).
The trio have been named as Impact Players and will link up with
fellow World Cup returners Joe Marler, Dino Lamb, Marcus Smith
and Dillon Lewis in the Quins 23.
The Starting XV features just two changes following last week’s
40-12 win over Newcastle. Joe Marler replaces Fin Baxter at
loosehead prop, with Marcus Smith starting at fly-half in place
of Jarrod Evans.
George Hammond earns his 50th Harlequins appearance at
second-row. The Academy graduate starts his fifth consecutive
match alongside Joe Launchbury. Alex Dombrandt captains the
squad at number eight.
In the backs, Will Porter forms a new halves partnership with
Marcus Smith, with Lennox Anyanwu and Oscar Beard resuming their
midfield combination. Louis Lynagh and Tyrone Green continue on
the wings with Nick David at fullback.
Amongst the Impact Players there’s a return for second-row Irne
Herbst who makes his first appearance since the opening round
against Gloucester.
Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: "It's been great
having the squad back together this week. We've prepared well
and we're ready for Saturday. We know it's going to be a step up
in intensity. Leicester are always tough but we're relishing the
challenge."
Starting XV:
1. Joe Marler (268)
2. Sam Riley (36)
3. Will Collier (225)
4. Joe Launchbury (6)
5. George Hammond (49)
6. Dino Lamb (86)
7. Will Evans (69)
8. Alex Dombrandt (119 - Captain)
9. Will Porter (5)
10. Marcus Smith (141)
11. Louis Lynagh (50)
12. Lennox Anyanwu (17)
13. Oscar Beard (35)
14. Tyrone Green (55)
15. Nick David (37)
Impact Players:
16. Jack Walker (44)
17. Fin Baxter (30)
18. Dillon Lewis (1)
19. Irne Herbst (28)
20. James Chisholm (136)
21. Danny Care (358)
22. Jarrod Evans (4)
23. Andre Esterhuizen (70)
Not available for selection: Stephan Lewies, Cadan Murley, Luke
Northmore, Will Joseph, Jack Kenningham
#Post#: 115175--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: Donuts
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:07 am
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Leicester Tigers have named their team for Saturday’s game
against Harlequins at 3:05pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
England players Freddie Steward, Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Ollie
Chessum, as well as Rugby World Cup winners Jasper Wiese and
Handré Pollard, start in their first game back from test duties
with Tongan international Solomone Kata also earning a place in
Tigers’ XV after an excellent cameo on-debut last week.
Francois Van Wyk rotating with James Cronin at loosehead prop is
the only additional change in Tigers’ starting lineup, with
Academy hooker Archie Vanes named on the bench for what could be
a Gallagher Premiership debut.
The finishing group also features Matt Scott who will make his
first appearance of the season if required off the bench.
Tigers head coach, Dan McKellar said: “It’s been exciting for us
as a group having the whole squad back together this week, as
I’m sure it is for our supporters as well.”
“Those international boys coming back have worked hard this week
to get up to speed but there’s no doubt their experience and
quality in training and meetings has given the squad a lift.
“Every game in this league is extremely competitive but we’ve
got three out of the next four at home now to look forward to.”
STARTING XV
15 Mike Brown [13]
14 Freddie Steward [72]
13 Dan Kelly [63]
12 Solomone Kata [1]
11 Josh Bassett [6]
10 Handré Pollard [15]
9 Ben Youngs [302]
1 Francois van Wyk [37]
2 Charlie Clare [84]
3 Dan Cole [310]
4 Cameron Henderson [43]
5 Ollie Chessum [43]
6 Hanro Liebenberg (c) [91]
7 Tommy Reffell [102]
8 Jasper Wiese [61]
REPLACEMENTS
16 Archie Vanes [9]
17 James Cronin [18]
18 Will Hurd [31]
19 Sam Carter [6]
20 Matt Rogerson [6]
21 Tom Whiteley [11]
22 Charlie Atkinson [23]
23 Matt Scott [66]
#Post#: 115178--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:20 am
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Very strong tigers team out and will be probably the biggest
test so far of the season. Will be lucky to get any change out
of Welford Road
#Post#: 115179--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:23 am
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COYQ
#Post#: 115180--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: Liverpoolquin
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:23 am
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Our bench is significantly stronger than theirs imo, hopefully
that can make difference. Incredibly excited to see Andre back
in the quarters.
#Post#: 115183--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: Dittonquin
Date: November 10, 2023, 6:54 am
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Haven't seen a bench that strong in a long time!
#Post#: 115184--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: KentQuin
Date: November 10, 2023, 7:03 am
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Agreed. Our bench looks the stronger of the two.
Set-piece will be critical so keeping Lamb at 6 for an extra
lineout option makes sense.
I've been impressed by Kata whenever I've seen him for Exeter or
Tigers but don't recall seeing him at 12 before (normally 13 or
wing). Tigers targeting our relatively inexperienced centre
pairing perhaps.
#Post#: 115185--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: dr_miles
Date: November 10, 2023, 7:13 am
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Good to see Mike Brown getting the nod at FB ahead of Steward.
#Post#: 115186--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: Archquin
Date: November 10, 2023, 7:16 am
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still think we look weak in the centres but we won last week so
what do I know (deja vu) :-)
#Post#: 115187--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team v Tigers
DIR By: poorfour
Date: November 10, 2023, 7:35 am
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--- Quote from: dr_miles link ---
>
> Good to see Mike Brown getting the nod at FB ahead of Steward.
>
--- End Quote ---
Arguably still the best EQP fullback.
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