And Joe Carlisle gets the game underway with a good kick deep into the Quins 22
Joe Carlisle takes Andy Goode's 10 shirt as a late replacement who pulled out due to an injury in the warm up
Both teams out on the pitch now. Theres a great atmosphere here at the stoop today. Great playing conditions as well. Dry, Sunny and just a small bit of wind.
Hello and Welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of today's live Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and London Wasps live form the Twickenham Stoop. This London darby is gearing up to be a great game between two giants of English Rugby as its 6th place plays 7th with only one point seperating the two teams. Harlequins can jump back into a top four spot with a win today so that will definitely be a motivating factor for the home side. Both teams fielding really strong teams today with Wasps fielding a bakline featuring the electric Elliot Daly, Italion Stallion Andrea Masi and a pack including the big men such as James Haskell and Ashley johnson who Wasps will look to use in the loose to get some go forward ball. Harlequins however aren't lacking any strength in depth either despite a few regulars missing due to injury and England duties. Karl Dickson and Nick Evans make up the half backs while the exciting Lyndsey-Hague starts at 15. Nick Kennedy gets his first start in a league game due to early season injury and captain Nick Easter also starts in the pack. Kick off moments away so stay with us for live coverage of the game!!