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#Post#: 118626--------------------------------------------------
BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: Harleys Evil Step Mum
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:02 am
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Harlequins have named Joe Marler in the starting squad for
Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Ulster Rugby at
a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 13:00).
The England international, who was named in Steve Borthwick’s
Six Nations squad, has recovered from injury and takes his place
at loosehead prop, alongside Jack Walker at hooker and Will
Collier at tighthead.
Quins have made a further two changes to their Starting XV for
Saturday’s crucial tie with Ulster.
In the pack, Irne Herbst starts alongside George Hammond at
second-row, with Chandler Cunningham-South replacing the injured
James Chisholm at blindside flanker. Will Evans maintains his
spot at openside, with Alex Dombrandt captaining the squad from
number eight.
The backline remains unchanged following the big win over
Cardiff. Danny Care and Marcus Smith combine in the halves, with
Andre Esterhuizen resuming his centre partnership with Oscar
Beard. Cameron Anderson and Nick David start on the wings with
Tyrone Green at fullback.
Amongst the Impact Players, there’s returns for hooker Sam
Riley, back-row Archie White and centre Will Joseph. Fin Baxter,
Dillon Lewis and Joe Launchbury provide cover in the pack,
alongside replacement scrum-half Will Porter and centre Lennox
Anyanwu.
Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: "We’re pleased to
have qualified from our pool. It’s been a tough set of matches
for our boys and we’ve been impressed with the way they have
responded. Saturday is another huge challenge for our squad
against a good Ulster side. We know it will be a tough battle
and we know we’ll need to be at our best."
Starting XV:
1. Joe Marler (275)
2. Jack Walker (53)
3. Will Collier (232)
4. Irne Herbst (36)
5. George Hammond (55)
6. Chandler Cunningham-South (10)
7. Will Evans (79)
8. Alex Dombrandt (129 - Captain)
9. Danny Care (367)
10. Marcus Smith (150)
11. Cameron Anderson (6)
12. Andre Esterhuizen (80)
13. Oscar Beard (45)
14. Nick David (46)
15. Tyrone Green (65)
Impact Players:
16. Sam Riley (43)
17. Fin Baxter (40)
18. Dillon Lewis (10)
19. Joe Launchbury (15)
20. Archie White (68)
21. Will Porter (15)
22. Lennox Anyanwu (20)
23. Will Joseph (10)
#Post#: 118628--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:07 am
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And the opposition lineup is:
(15-9) Mike Lowry, Rob Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey,
Jacob Stockdale, Billy Burns, John Cooney;
(1-8) Steven Kitshoff, Tom Stewart, Tom O’Toole, Kieran
Treadwell, Iain Henderson (C), Matty Rea, David McCann, Nick
Timoney.
Replacements: John Andrew, Andy Warwick, Marty Moore, Harry
Sheridan, Marcus Rea, Nathan Doak, Luke Marshall, Will Addison.
#Post#: 118631--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: poorfour
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:11 am
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Nice to welcome Treadwell back to the Stoop, and great to have
both Joes back. Back row depth is a bit worrying, though.
#Post#: 118632--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:19 am
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I don't understand Anderson over Lynagh. Lynagh's form doesn't
merit being dropped below Anderson.
Good to see Joe back.
Need some of our back rowers back fit. Who can we play against
tigers?
Thought murley might be back. Hopefully next week
#Post#: 118633--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:23 am
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--- Quote from: T-Bone link ---
>
> I don't understand Anderson over Lynagh. Lynagh's form doesn't
merit being dropped below Anderson.
>
> Good to see Joe back.
>
> Need some of our back rowers back fit. Who can we play against
tigers?
>
> Thought murley might be back. Hopefully next week
>
--- End Quote ---
I've not noticed Anderson much in his starts, which I guess
isn't a bad thing in some respects, but as an attacking threat
he isn't on Louis level in the slightest.
#Post#: 118634--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:32 am
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Anderson was pretty poor last week and seemingly offers nothing
in attack. I find the whole thing quite odd
#Post#: 118635--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: Quinky
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:32 am
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--- Quote from: MaidstoneQuin link ---
>
> I've not noticed Anderson much in his starts, which I guess
isn't a bad thing in some respects, but as an attacking threat
he isn't on Louis level in the slightest.
>
--- End Quote ---
Hopefully he's just taking time to settle. But not too much more
time. Louis looked great when he came on last week though.
Any info on the Chis injury? He's been one of our stand out
players this season.
#Post#: 118637--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: noah_jo
Date: January 19, 2024, 6:43 am
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Tbh all this makes me think the rumours about Lynagh being off
are true
#Post#: 118638--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: poorfour
Date: January 19, 2024, 7:00 am
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Lynagh is back from a major injury and I would be more inclined
to assume the club is just managing his return carefully.
Anderson has been fairly quiet in attack - though good in
defence - but the left wing position typically gets fewer
opportunities than the right and it can take time to pick up on
what a player is doing. We didn't notice Murley much over
Lynagh and Green in his first season and it was only as his
stats started to rack up that we realised how good he is. Given
the Academy's recent success rate, I think we can give Anderson
a bit of time to make his mark.
#Post#: 118639--------------------------------------------------
Re: BIG JOE IS BACK!!
DIR By: Archquin
Date: January 19, 2024, 7:23 am
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didn't think we would see Archie White back in the first squad -
any news on Kenninghams injury as he has been out for some time
- much like last season :-(
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