Harlequins Name Squad To Face Saracens

Harlequins have named its matchday squad for Saturday's London Derby against Saracens at a sold out Twickenham Stoop (KO 17:30).

The Starting XV features just two changes following last week's 25-29 win over Leicester Tigers. Up front Jack Walker replaces Sam Riley at hooker, with Andre Esterhuizen making his first start of the season at inside centre.

In the forwards, Joe Marler packs down for his 200th Gallagher Premiership appearance, combining with Jack Walker and Will Collier in the front-row. Joe Launchbury continues his partnership with George Hammond at second-row, with Dino Lamb and Will Evans on the flanks. Alex Dombrandt skippers the squad from number eight.

Will Porter and Marcus Smith resume at scrum-half and fly-half, with World Cup winner Andre Esterhuizen at 12 and Oscar Beard at outside centre. Louis Lynagh and Tyrone Green continue on the wings with Nick David at fullback.

Amongst the Impact Players, Chandler Cunningham-South is named for his second match of the season, alongside centre Will Joseph who returns from injury. Front-row replacements Sam Riley, Fin Baxter and Dillon Lewis add plenty of depth, alongside the experienced James Chisholm and Danny Care. Fly-half Jarrod Evans will look to make another impressive impact.

Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: "We're excited for Saturday. It's a great challenge for our squad. It's always good to get back to The Stoop in front of our supporters and we're under no illusions what is required to get the result."

Harlequins Starting XV: 1. Joe Marler 2. Jack Walker 3. Will Collier 4. Joe Launchbury 5. George Hammond 6. Dino Lamb 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt (Captain) 9. Will Porter 10. Marcus Smith 11. Louis Lynagh 12. Andre Esterhuizen 13. Oscar Beard 14. Tyrone Green 15. Nick David

Impact Players: 16. Sam Riley 17. Fin Baxter 18. Dillon Lewis 19. Chandler Cunningham-South 20. James Chisholm 21. Danny Care 22. Jarrod Evans 23. Will Joseph

Not available for selection: Stephan Lewies, Cadan Murley, Luke Northmore, Jack Kenningham