DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
ComeAllWithin (Harlequins Rugby)
HTML https://comeallwithin.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: ComeAllWithin Board
*****************************************************
#Post#: 153187--------------------------------------------------
Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: Quinto
Date: April 21, 2026, 3:43 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
HTML https://www.rugbypass.com/news/joe-launchbury-to-provide-parting-gift-to-injury-ravaged-harlequins/
#Post#: 153190--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: Bucksquin
Date: April 22, 2026, 1:38 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Is that a gift?
#Post#: 153191--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: never sleep
Date: April 22, 2026, 2:25 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I have taken the 2 locks of the injury list.
Senior Squad size 41
Of whom are Internationals 19
Available 19
Of whom are Internationals 8
Medical Jokers 7
Available 7
Academy 29
Available 22
#Post#: 153195--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: April 22, 2026, 4:02 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Nick David being out for 5-6 weeks will have more impact on our
season than having Joe back.
#Post#: 153196--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: April 22, 2026, 4:04 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Looking at our list of fit backs, that's really incredibly thin.
#Post#: 153202--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: Quinten Poulsen
Date: April 22, 2026, 4:56 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I wish I had a fit back, but like my front it has too much
blubber.
#Post#: 153204--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: April 22, 2026, 5:32 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: Quinten Poulsen link ---
>
> I wish I had a fit back, but like my front it has too much
blubber.
>
--- End Quote ---
Not incredibly thin like the Quins backs situation, then?
#Post#: 153214--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: never sleep
Date: April 22, 2026, 8:29 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: FrostAndFire link ---
>
> Looking at our list of fit backs, that's really incredibly
thin.
>
--- End Quote ---
We don't know much about Murley + Northmore's injuries.
Murley failed a HIA and may be available.
Northmore was probably carrying a knock for the last game and
failed a late fitness test.
So, they may both be available.
So for the Sale game - we have:
Stuart Townsend
Jake Murray
Lucas Friday
Max Green
Jack Grant
Marcus Smith
Felix Champain
Connor Slevin
Matt Jones
Hayden Hyde
Bryn Bradley
Sean Kerr
Finlay Cunnison
Guy Rogers
Theo Povey
Cameron Anderson
Tom Humphreys
Conor Byrne
We are probably okay at SH + FH.
We are okay at inside centres - but, maybe Kerr switches to 13.
So, maybe Bradley + Kerr (or Northmore if available)
Back 3 is a challenge.
Maybe Hyde + Anderson + Slevin
The bench could be interesting.
Assuming a 6/2 split, then I would probably choose the other SH
+ a youngster like Conor Byrne. or, randomly, Jake Murray who
has been turning out on the wing for L.S.
#Post#: 153215--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: April 22, 2026, 8:43 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: never sleep link ---
>
> We don't know much about Murley + Northmore's injuries.
> Murley failed a HIA and may be available.
> Northmore was probably carrying a knock for the last game and
failed a late fitness test.
> So, they may both be available.
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Having either Northmore or Murley back would make an incredible
difference, because although we do have 'enough' okay players,
they are mostly incredibly raw. I suspect if either of those is
back, they'll be on the wing. Obviously ideally we'd get both
back.
#Post#: 153216--------------------------------------------------
Re: Joe Launchbury to deliver parting gift to injury-ravaged
Harlequins
DIR By: Archquin
Date: April 22, 2026, 9:09 am
---------------------------------------------------------
The issue is if they risk them, resulting in early baths, we'll
be scuppered
*****************************************************
Page 1 of 3
DIR Next Page