Quins name squad to face Warriors

January 17, 2025
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Harlequins have made three changes for their final Investec Champions Cup pool stage fixture against Glasgow Warriors at The Stoop (Saturday 18 January, 20:00).

Quins welcome the United Rugby Championship title holders to TW2 for another blockbuster European night with a place in the Round of 16 at stake for the hosts.

Stephan Lewies returns to the engine room for the Quarters’ Round Four outing, while Chandler Cunningham-South will add extra firepower from blindside flanker.

Ben Waghorn is named at inside centre in place of the injured Luke Northmore to make his full European debut in front of home support.

Danny Wilson has also opted of for 6-2 split among his impact players for Saturday night’s contest.

Quins' front row of Fin Baxter, Jack Walker and Titi Lamositele remains unchanged.

The return of Lewies and Cunningham-South’s to the starting XV sees a reshuffle in the pack as James Chisholm shift into the row to partner the returning South African lock, while Jack Kenningham and Alex Dombrandt complete the pack in the back row.

Will Porter and Marcus Smith will continue to orchestrate the team in the half-backs, they’ll be joined by Ben Waghorn and Oscar Beard in the midfield.

Cadan Murley, Nick David and Tyrone Green all retain their spots in the back three.

The Quarter’s front row impact options also remain unchanged in the form of Sam Riley, Wyn Jones and Simon Kerrod.

Joe Launchbury, Tom Lawday and Will Evans are also named in the matchday 23, alongside Danny Care and Jarrod Evans.

HARLEQUINS v GLASGOW WARRIORS