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#Post#: 143247--------------------------------------------------
Team V Sarries
DIR By: Donuts
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:00 am
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Harlequins are boosted by the return of four internationals to
the starting XV for the visit of Saracens to The Stoop on Sunday
afternoon (12 October, KO 15:00).
Two-time British & Irish Lion, Marcus Smith returns to marshal
the side from fly-half after fulfilling his period of mandatory
rest. Elsewhere in the backline, Cadan Murley starts on the
left-wing and will skipper the side after missing last weekend's
fixture against Tigers.
Alex Dombrandt is named as a replacement for the London derby
after managing a knock sustained on the road last week.
Jason Gilmore's attacking arsenal is also boosted by the return
of Argentina international Rodrigo Isgró, who starts on the
right wing after a successful 2025 Rugby Championship campaign.
In the pack, 93-cap Los Pumas stalwart, Guido Petti Pagadizábal
packs down in the engine room following his arrival from
Investec Champions Cup champions, Union Bordeaux Bčgles this
summer.
Petti Pagadizábal's inclusion sees Chandler Cunningham-South's
role shift to Number 8 in place of Dombrandt.
In the wider squad, Quins have two further Los Pumas at their
disposal for the visit of Saracens as Boris Wenger and Pedro
Delgado are set for their first taste of Gallagher PREM action
from the bench.
George Turner is also named in the wider squad, with Stu
Townsend set for his first competitive outing in the Quarters
following his arrival from Exeter Chiefs this summer.
HARLEQUINS v SARACENS
Sunday 12 October (KO 15:00)
Twickenham Stoop
Live on TNT Sports
STARTING XV:
15. Tyrone Green (97)
14. Rodrigo Isgró (13)
13. Oscar Beard (79)
12. Jamie Benson (26)
11. Cadan Murley (C) (131)
10. Marcus Smith (178)
9. Will Porter (46)
1. Fin Baxter (72)
2. Jack Walker (93)
3. Harry Williams (3)
4. Guido Petti Pagadizábal (*)
5. Kieran Treadwell (9)
6. Jack Kenningham (76)
7. Will Evans (118)
8. Chandler Cunningham-South (33)
IMPACT PLAYERS:
16. George Turner (2)
17. Boris Wenger (*)
18. Pedro Delgado (*)
19. Jonny Green (13)
20. Zach Carr (11)
21. Alex Dombrandt (159)
22. Stu Townsend (*)
23. Sean Kerr (12)
Unavailable for selection: Ethan Clarke, Matt Woollard, Lucas
Friday, James Chisholm, Stephan Lewies, Ben Waghorn, Will
Hobson, Lucas Schmid, Joe Launchbury, Luke Northmore, Bryn
Bradley, Sean Sharp
#Post#: 143248--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: Donuts
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:02 am
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Hugh Tizard says he is excited to face his former side on Sunday
as Saracens Men head to the Twickenham Stoop to take on
Harlequins in the Gallagher PREM 'Derby Weekend'.
The second-rower starts in a Sarries side full of confidence
after two strong performances which have given them the perfect
start to the new campaign.
Director of Rugby Mark McCall has made just two changes to the
starting XV that beat Bristol in North London last weekend.
The front row remains unchanged, with Rhys Carre and Marco
Riccioni starting at loosehead and tighthead respectively, and
Theo Dan packing down at hooker between the Welsh and Italian
internationals.
Nick Isiekwe shifts from blindside to second row to partner
former Quin Tizard in the engine room. His move allows Ben Earl
to return to the fold at openside, with Andy Onyeama-Christie
moving to blindside flanker. Tom Willis resumes his position at
number eight having been awarded Player of the Match against
Bristol last time out.
In the backline, captain Ivan Van Zyl continues to partner
Fergus Burke at half back. Owen Farrell and Nick Tompkins also
continue as the midfield pairing, strengthening the connection
across the Sarries backline.
Lucio Cinti makes a welcome return from international duty and
immediately slots onto the left wing. He joins Jack Bracken,
fresh from his Gallagher PREM debut, on the right. Max Malins
continues at full-back to round off the Originals line up.
The bench sees the return of Jamie George and Juan Martin
Gonzalez after a summer of international rugby to bolster the
squad for the trip across London.
Tizard can't wait for Sunday's huge encounter.
"These derby matches are always massive for both teams and I
have no doubt that Sunday will be another great game. The
atmosphere is always electric and we want to show the best
version of ourselves to keep building on a strong start."
Saracens Men team to play Harlequins:
1 Rhys Carre
2 Theo Dan
3 Marco Riccioni
4 Nick Isiekwe
5 Hugh Tizard
6 Andy Onyeama-Christie
7 Ben Earl
8 Tom Willis
9 Ivan van Zyl (c)
10 Fergus Burke
11 Lucio Cinti
12 Owen Farrell
13 Nick Tompkins
14 Jack Bracken
15 Max Malins
Replacements:
16 Jamie George
17 Eroni Mawi
18 Alec Clarey
19 Harry Wilson
20 Olamide Sodeke
21 Juan Martin Gonzalez
22 Charlie Bracken
23 Brandon Jackson
Injured: Phil Brantingham, Elliot Daly, Max Eke, Tobias Elliott,
Olly Hartley, Toby Knight, Alex Lozowski, Theo McFarland,
Vilikesa Nairau, Sam Spink, Harvey Beaton, Rotimi Segun.
Unavailable: Tietie Tuimauga, Nathan Michelow, Maro Itoje.
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Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: poorfour
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:08 am
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That's a much stronger Quins side than we've seen so far, though
still a bit inexperienced on the bench. Not sure it will be
enough against what looks like a full strength Sarries side.
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Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:22 am
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--- Quote from: poorfour link ---
>
> That's a much stronger Quins side than we've seen so far,
though still a bit inexperienced on the bench. Not sure it will
be enough against what looks like a full strength Sarries side.
>
--- End Quote ---
It's not a full strength Saracens side.
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Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:23 am
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wE'RE GONNA GET MULLERED.
#Post#: 143252--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: WildQuin
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:31 am
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It's the hope that kills you
#Post#: 143253--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:33 am
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I'm surprised the Argentinians are included so quickly. They
haven't had much time to train with the wider team. But I guess
we're desperate.
That's not far off the strongest team we've got. Other than
Waghorn at 12, and maybe Dombrandt starting rather than on the
bench and Chisholm on the bench, I don't know if we could be
stronger. Which means if we don't do well this week, we're a bit
buggered.
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Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:35 am
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Lawday and Northmore, I suppose, too, although I'm not sure who
I would drop to include them.
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Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: FatQuin
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:43 am
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Kerr over J Evans is telling unless Evans has a knock.
#Post#: 143256--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team V Sarries
DIR By: mrpj1985
Date: October 10, 2025, 6:55 am
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--- Quote from: FatQuin link ---
>
> Kerr over J Evans is telling unless Evans has a knock.
>
--- End Quote ---
Think given we've got Benson at 12, we do need a specialist
centre in the 23
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