Cadan Murley captains Harlequins for Exeter trip

Harlequins have named their matchday squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (KO 15:00).

The Starting XV features multiple changes with six players called into Steve Borthwick’s England squad for the Autumn International Series. Cadan Murley skippers the side in the absence of Alex Dombrandt but a core of the Bath squad retained.

In the forwards, prop Jordan Els slots in next to Titi Lamositele alongside hooker Jack Walker in the front-row. Irne Herbst and Stephan Lewies form a formidable second-row pairing with Jack Kenningham and Will Evans looking to continue their fine form on the flanks. James Chisholm returns at number eight.

In the backs, Will Porter continues at scrum-half partnering Jarrod Evans in the number 10 role. In the centres, Lennox Anyanwu is paired alongside Oscar Beard at outside centre. Cadan Murley continues on the left wing with Rodrigo Isgro on the right and Tyrone Green continuing at fullback.

The Impact Players feature a traditional 5-3 split, with Nathan Jibulu joining Simon Kerrod and Wyn Jones in the front-row. Joe Launchbury and Tom Lawday complete the pack cover, with Danny Care, Jamie Benson and Nick David the impact backs.

Head Coach Danny Wilson commented: “Exeter are a very good side and a well coached side. They will be dangerous at home and we haven’t beaten them in the Premiership there for 10 years. We need to bounce back after a close fought game against Bath. We have now played 4 of last season’s top 5 clubs and taken points from all matches. We are seeking to end this block well with a win away from home.”

Starting XV:

1. Jordan Els (36)

2. Jack Walker (68)

3. Titi Lamositele (5)

4. Irne Herbst (52)

5. Stephan Lewies (74)

6. Jack Kenningham (54)

7. Will Evans (96)

8. James Chisholm (153)

9. Will Porter (27)

10. Jarrod Evans (21)

11. Cadan Murley (116) (C)

12. Lennox Anyanwu (26)

13. Oscar Beard (60)

14. Rodrigo Isgro (1)

15. Tyrone Green (77)

Impact Players:

16. Nathan Jibulu (18)

17. Wyn Jones (1)

18. Simon Kerrod (105)

19. Joe Launchbury (24)

20. Tom Lawday (81)

21. Danny Care (380)

22. Jamie Benson (8)

23. Nick David (53)

Not available for selection (injury / international duty): Cassius Cleaves, George Head, Fin Baxter, Joe Marler, Chandler Cunningham-South, Alex Dombrandt, Dino Lamb, Marcus Smith, Luke Northmore