Quins squad named for Stormers clash

December 13, 2024
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Harlequins have named their Investec Champions Cup matchday squad for round two of the pool stages against DHL Stormers on Saturday (20:00, live on Premier Sports).

The Quarters return to The Stoop to take on Southern Hemisphere opposition under the lights in South-West London.

Danny Wilson has opted to make eight changes to the starting XV that travelled to Paris, as well as opting for a six-two split amongst the impact players.

Fin Baxter returns at loosehead following a week of mandatory rest, while Jack Walker and Simon Kerrod retain their places in the front row.

Quins make a double change in the engine room as Irne Herbst packs down alongside George Hammond.

James Chisholm comes into the starting lineup at openside as the only back row change. Chandler Cunningham-South and Alex Dombrandt remain at blindside flanker and number eight respectively.

The hosts make one change in the half-backs as Danny Care comes into the side to partner Marcus Smith, following the recent announcement of the fly-half committing his future to the Club.

Oscar Beard jumps up into the starting XV at outside centre to partner Luke Northmore, who shifts inwards to wear the number 12 jersey.

Quins make two changes in the back three as the electric pair of Tyrone Green and Rodrigo Isgro return to the starting lineup, alongside Cadan Murley who switches wings.

As mentioned, Head Coach Danny Wilson has opted for a 6-2 split with his impact players as Sam Riley, Wyn Jones. Dillon Lewis, Harry Browne, Jack Kenningham and Will Evans are all set to be introduced on Saturday night.

If introduced, Browne will earn his first European appearance in the Quarters. Will Porter and Jarrod Evans complete the matchday squad.

HARLEQUINS v DHL Stormers