Team News | Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins

The Gloucester Rugby side for tomorrow's first home Gallagher PREM fixture of the 2026/27 season has been revealed, with only a small number of changes following an impressive win away at Exeter last time out.

George Barton and Ollie Thorley come into the back line in place of Ben Redshaw and Phil Cokanasiga. Will Joseph, scorer of an incredible solo effort last weekend, shifts from wing to centre.

The rest of the back line is unchanged, with Ben Loader on the opposite wing to Thorley, Seb Atkinson partnering Joseph in the midfield and Caolan Englefield and Charlie Atkinson once again combining at half back.

After a strong showing against Exeter, including a flawless performance at set piece, the pack remains unchanged.

Val Rapava Ruskin and Afo Fasogbon flank captain, Dewi Lake, in the front row, with Jean Kleyn and Arthur Clark packing down behind them.

Freddie Thomas, Jac Morgan and Will Trenholm complete the side.

England U20 centre, Will Knight, is called into the replacements. He covers the backs with the experienced Dan Robson and the electric Juniro Denny, who scored a try on his Gallagher PREM debut last time out.

Covering the pack is Jack Innard, Dian Bleuler, Ciaran Knight, Jack Clement and Lewis Ludlow.

Gloucester Rugby Matchday Squad

15 | George Barton 

14 | Ollie Thorley 

13 | Will Joseph

12 | Seb Atkinson (vc) 

11 | Ben Loader 

10 | Charlie Atkinson

09 | Caolan Englefield 

1 | Val Rapava-Ruskin 

2 | Dewi Lake (c) 

3 | Afo Fasogbon 

4 | Jean Kleyn 

5 | Arthur Clark 

6 | Freddie Thomas 

7 | Jac Morgan (vc) 

8 | Will Trenholm 

Replacements

16 | Jack Innard

17 | Dian Bleuler 

18 | Ciaran Knight 

19 | Jack Clement 

20 | Lewis Ludlow 

21 | Dan Robson 

22 | Will Knight 

23 | Junior Denny 

INJURY UPDATE

Danny Eite continues his recovery from the ACL injury sustained last season. Estimated return-to-play date: post Six Nations.

Jamal Ford-Robinson has had an operation to repair a hamstring tear suffered in our Gloucester Lions fixture against Bristol Bears in September. Estimated return-to-play date: January.

Phil Cokanasiga has been operated on this week following a Lisfranc injury sustained towards the end of our match with Exeter Chiefs last week. Estimated return-to-play date: January.

Ben Redshaw is unavailable for selection this week after failing a HIA following the match against Exeter Chiefs.

Max Llewellyn and James Venter (both recovering from hamstring injuries) are expected to be available for selection later this month.