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#Post#: 148368--------------------------------------------------
Team vs Tigers
DIR By: never sleep
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:00 am
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Team News: One change for Tigers test
Harlequins have made one change to the starting XV that will
take on Leicester Tigers in-front of a sold-out Stoop on
Saturday (24 January, KO 15:05).
Jason Gilmore has opted for consistency in selection and
rewarded the squad that toppled La Rochelle on French soil last
weekend to claim home Round of 16 tie in the Investec Champions
Cup.
Quins' only change comes in the pack, specifically in the row as
Kieran Treadwell returns to the engine room.
In the backline, Cadan Murley is set to make his 100th Gallagher
PREM appearance in the Quarters - the speedster has amassed 55
tries in 99 league appearances to date.
Simon Kerrod, Jack Walker and Pedro Delgado remain on front row
duty after a dominant scrummaging performance last weekend.
Guido Petti Pagadizábal backs them up in the second row
alongside Treadwell.
Chandler Cunningham-South, Jack Kenningham and captain, Alex
Dombrandt resume their destructive back row duties.
Lucas Friday and Marcus Smith continue their half back
partnership, with Bryn Bradley and Luke Northmore lining up in
the midfield once more.
Nick David and Tyrone Green accompany Murley in the backfield
for the visit of the Tigers.
Gilmore's choice of a six-two split of replacements remains with
Will Hobson, Sam Riley and Harry Williams providing front row
cover.
Elliot Williams returns to the matchday squad with back row Seb
Driscoll set to make his Gallagher PREM debut when introduced at
The Stoop.
Tom Lawday completes Quins' forwards options as Max Green and
Jarrod Evans provide cover to the backline.
HARLEQUINS v LEICESTER TIGERS
Saturday 24 January (KO 15:05)
Live on TNT Sports
The Stoop, Twickenham
STARTING XV:
15. Tyrone Green (102)
14. Nick David (83)
13. Luke Northmore (93)
12. Bryn Bradley (21)
11. Cadan Murley (141)
10. Marcus Smith (188)
9. Lucas Friday (12)
1. Simon Kerrod (126)
2. Jack Walker (103)
3. Pedro Delgado (11)
4. Kieran Treadwell (19)
5. Guido Petti Pagadizábal (10)
6. Chandler Cunningham-South (42)
7. Jack Kenningham (86)
8. Alex Dombrandt (C) (165)
IMPACT PLAYERS:
16. Sam Riley (76)
17. Will Hobson (27)
18. Harry Williams (12)
19. Elliot Williams (5)
20. Seb Driscoll (2)
21. Tom Lawday (100)
22. Max Green (15)
23. Jarrod Evans (44)
#Post#: 148369--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: Quinky
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:05 am
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I like that squad. I only hope we don't miss the ballast of
Launchbury, but it's a very mobile pack and the boys should be
high on confidence. Nice to see yet another youngster make his
debut. This all smacks of sensible, forward thinking. Maybe
there really is a plan in place now?
In the absence of any relegation fears, I'd like the boys to
relax, cut loose and enjoy their rugby, with the youngsters
getting valuable experience. A few wins would also be nice!
As for Cadan - 100 games is no man feat, but 55 tries in 99 is
pretty phenomenal!
#Post#: 148371--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: KentQuin
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:22 am
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Good to see we're rewarding decent performances with consistency
in selection.
Wonder if Zach Carr has been rotated or is on the injured list.
He's done well of wait, so would've liked to have seen him
involved again.
#Post#: 148372--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: never sleep
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:25 am
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Hanro's back for Quins challenge
Hanro Liebenberg returns to the Tigers XV for the first time
since late November ahead of the visit to Harlequins in the
Gallagher PREM.
The talismanic South African is joined by Welshman Tommy Reffell
and Emeka Ilione in an exciting, abrasive back row.
Also returning from injury are Australian internationals James
O’Connor and Izaia Perese - with the latter in line to earn his
20-game club tie from the bench in the 23 jersey.
The front five of the pack shows only one change from the last
Gallagher PREM game, a victory against Saracens at Mattioli
Woods Welford Road on January 4. Charlie Clare replaces Jamie
Blamire.
The backline features many of those who played in the close
defeat in Cape Town against the DHL Stormers. Jack van
Poortvliet and Freddie Steward return at scrum half and full
back respectively, while Orlando Bailey comes in to start
alongside Will Wand.
Geoff Parling said, “It’s great to welcome back Hanro, JOC and
Izzy into the match day 23. All three offer valuable experience
and quality that will be important against a Quins side on a
high after their victory in La Rochelle”.
“It’s important we finish this block working and fighting for
each other and showing what it means to pull on the shirt.”
Leicester Tigers (appearances)
15. Freddie Steward (122)
14. Gabriel Hamer-Webb (7)
13. Will Wand (25)
12. Orlando Bailey (13)
11. Ollie Hassell-Collins (61)
10. Billy Searle (15)
9. Jack van Poortvliet (103)
1. Nicky Smith (36)
2. Charlie Clare (136)
3. Joe Heyes (173)
4. Cameron Henderson (77)
5. Ollie Chessum © (76)
6. Hanro Liebenberg (138)
7. Tommy Reffell (147)
8. Emeka Ilione (57)
Replacements
16. Jamie Blamire (13)
17. Archie Van Der Flier (11)
18. Will Hurd (63)
19. Joaquin Moro (15)
20. Olly Cracknell (76)
21. Ollie Allan (14)
22. James O’Connor (4)
23. Izaia Perese (19)
#Post#: 148376--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: mrpj1985
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:45 am
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--- Quote from: KentQuin link ---
>
> Good to see we're rewarding decent performances with
consistency in selection.
>
> Wonder if Zach Carr has been rotated or is on the injured
list. He's done well of wait, so would've liked to have seen him
involved again.
>
--- End Quote ---
Unavailable: James Chisholm, Stu Townsend, Jordan Els, Titi
Lamositele, Stephan Lewies, Ben Waghorn, Will Evans, Fin Baxter,
Boris Wenger, Oscar Beard, Ludo Kolade, Frank McMillan, Will
Porter
LHP: Els, Baxter, Wenger
THP: Lamositele
LK: Lewies
BR: Chisholm, Evans
SH: Porter, Townsend
C: Waghorn, Beard, Kolade, McMillan
Guessing Launchbury & Carr rotated? Worth taking a look at
Driscoll to see how he gets on.
#Post#: 148379--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: never sleep
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:50 am
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--- Quote from: mrpj1985 link ---
>
> Unavailable: James Chisholm, Stu Townsend, Jordan Els, Titi
Lamositele, Stephan Lewies, Ben Waghorn, Will Evans, Fin Baxter,
Boris Wenger, Oscar Beard, Ludo Kolade, Frank McMillan, Will
Porter
>
> LHP: Els, Baxter, Wenger
> THP: Lamositele
> LK: Lewies
> BR: Chisholm, Evans
> SH: Porter, Townsend
> C: Waghorn, Beard, Kolade, McMillan
>
> Guessing Launchbury & Carr rotated? Worth taking a look at
Driscoll to see how he gets on.
>
--- End Quote ---
Stats:
Senior Squad Size 42
Internationals 19
Available 31
Available Internationals 14
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Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: January 23, 2026, 6:59 am
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No real need to change the side too much.Don't think David
keeping Isgro+Cleaves out of the XV was on manys bingo list at
the start of the season. Can't help but feel anyone new coming
in might see both as expendable
#Post#: 148385--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: Archquin
Date: January 23, 2026, 7:13 am
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Driscoll isn't big but is all action and never stops
grafting.......hopefully he gets on when we are 20 points up
[emoji120]
#Post#: 148390--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: January 23, 2026, 7:44 am
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Good to see consistency and players being rewarded for form. I
think this is the best team we can put out with the injuries we
have. Tigers will be a challenge and have clearly been better
this season, but I am hopeful we've turned enough of a corner to
have a decent chance of beating them.
#Post#: 148391--------------------------------------------------
Re: Team vs Tigers
DIR By: West Stand Quin
Date: January 23, 2026, 8:09 am
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I imagine if Turner is leaving it’s why Riley is the preferred
bench option. A shame we haven’t seen much of Turner as he’s
very dynamic.
Good that the young players are getting exposure as the PREM has
gone.
I can’t see Chisholm being retained even though he’s not that
old as his injury record is just appalling and lots of young
back rows coming through.
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