Harlequins Name Squad To Face Northampton

Cadan Murley has been named in the Harlequins squad for Friday night's Gallagher Premiership match against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens (KO 19:45 - live on TNT Sports).

The 2022/23 top try scorer, who scored 15 tries in 18 matches, has overcome injury and will make his first Premiership appearance of the season. The Harlequins Academy product will start on the right wing alongside Louis Lynagh, with Tyrone Green shifting to fullback.

The forward pack features three changes for the trip to Northampton. Fin Baxter returns to the Starting XV at loosehead with Dillon Lewis making his first start for Quins at tighthead. South African Irne Herbst returns to the starting side to partner George Hammond at second-row. The back-row combination of Dino Lamb, Will Evans and captain Alex Dombrandt continues for the fourth consecutive match.

In the backs, Danny Care starts at scrum-half alongside Marcus Smith. Andre Esterhuizen resumes at inside centre following his impressive try last week. The Springbok partners outside centre Will Joseph who makes his second Premiership start of the season.

Amongst the Impact Players, Academy hooker Nathan Jibulu, props Santiago Garcia Botta and Lovejoy Chawatama make their return to the Quins 23. Elsewhere, Chandler Cunningham-South and James Chisholm provide plenty of depth, alongside replacement backs Will Porter, Jarrod Evans and Oscar Beard.

Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: “Northampton are always tough and we know we need to be at our best. The boys have worked hard to prepare for this match and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”

Harlequins Starting XV: 1. Fin Baxter 2. Jack Walker 3. Dillon Lewis 4. Irne Herbst 5. George Hammond 6. Dino Lamb 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt (Captain) 9. Danny Care 10. Marcus Smith 11. Louis Lynagh 12. Andre Esterhuizen 13. Will Joseph 14. Cadan Murley 15. Tyrone Green

Impact Players: 16. Nathan Jibulu 17. Santiago Garcia Botta 18. Lovejoy Chawatama 19. Chandler Cunningham-South 20. James Chisholm 21. Will Porter 22. Jarrod Evans 23. Oscar Beard

Not available for selection: Stephan Lewies, Luke Northmore, Jack Kenningham