Quins name travelling squad to face Racing 92

December 06, 2024
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Harlequins have named their matchday 23 to open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday (20:00 GMT, live on Premier Sports).

International stars Marcus Smith and Chandler Cunningham-South return to the starting XV for Quins' trip to the French capital, while Dino Lamb is set earn his 100th appearance in the famous Quarters.

Wyn Jones and Simon Kerrod will start at loose and tighthead respectively, while Jack Walker will line up at hooker. Dino Lamb starts in Paris to earn his 100th appearance for the Club he joined as an 18-year-old. The Italian international will pack down alongside the recently re-signed Stephan Lewies, who returns to the second row.

Chandler Cunningham-South starts at blindside after a week of mandatory rest following his international exploits with England. Jack Kenningham swaps to openside flanker, while Alex Dombrandt skippers the side from number eight.

Will Porter partners Marcus Smith in the half-backs, who also returns to the starting XV after a week-long rest period post-Autumn Nations Series.

Lennox Anyanwu comes into the side at inside centre to partner Luke Northmore at outside centre. Harlequins' back three for the trip to Paris is comprised of Nick David, Cadan Murley and the experienced Leigh Halfpenny.

Sam Riley, Jordan Els and Titi Lamositele are Danny Wilson's front row impact options, while James Chisholm and Will Evans complete Quins' compliment of forwards in the matchday squad.

Danny Care, Jarrod Evans and Oscar Beard have also been named as impact players for Saturday's fixture in Southern Paris.

HOW TO WATCH

Supporters who are not making the trip to Paris can catch all the action live on Premier Sports. Harlequins supporters can purchase a Premier Sports Season Pass at a discounted rate of £70 using code HARLEQUINS70.

Premier Sports is the new home of European Rugby in the UK, showing all 63 games from the Investec Champions Cup for the next 3 seasons - sign-up here.

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