Harlequins team news

Harlequins have named their Big Summer Kick-Off squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Northampton Saints (KO 15:05 – tickets here).

With 60,000 supporters expected at Twickenham Stadium, Harlequins have bolstered their starting XV with the return of experienced duo Will Collier and Danny Care, alongside Luke Northmore who makes his first start since October.

In the engine room, Fin Baxter and Will Collier pack down alongside hooker Jack Walker. Irne Herbst and Stephan Lewies continue at second-row, with Chandler Cunningham-South and Will Evans on the flanks. Alex Dombrandt continues at number eight.

In the backs, Danny Care returns at scrum-half to partner Marcus Smith. Andre Esterhuizen and Luke Northmore form the centre combination, with Cadan Murley and Louis Lynagh on the wings, and Tyrone Green at fullback.

Amongst the Impact Players, there’s plenty of firepower with front-row replacements Sam Riley, Joe Marler and Simon Kerrod, joining second-row George Hammond and back-row Tom Lawday. Will Porter and Jarrod Evans provide experience in the halves, with centre Oscar Beard adding plenty of versatility.

To purchase tickets for Big Summer Kick-Off click here. To view the matchday schedule, including timings for Jess Glynne’s pre-match show, click here.

Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: “We’re excited for Saturday. These big matches at Twickenham are always special and the players are looking forward to another great challenge. The group have prepared well, we know Northampton are a tough opponent and we’re expecting another fierce battle in front of a big home crowd.”

Starting XV:

1. Fin Baxter (47)

2. Jack Walker (60)

3. Will Collier (238)

4. Irne Herbst (43)

5. Stephan Lewies (66 - Captain)

6. Chandler Cunningham-South (13)

7. Will Evans (86)

8. Alex Dombrandt (135)

9. Danny Care (372)

10. Marcus Smith (156)

11. Cadan Murley (111)

12. Andre Esterhuizen (87)

13. Luke Northmore (64)

14. Louis Lynagh (63)

15. Tyrone Green (72)

Impact Players:

16. Sam Riley (50)

17. Joe Marler (279)

18. Simon Kerrod (100)

19. George Hammond (62)

20. Tom Lawday (81)

21. Will Porter (18)

22. Jarrod Evans (13)

23. Oscar Beard (51)

Not available for selection (injury): Jack Kenningham, Dino Lamb, Will Joseph, James Chisholm, Nick David, Matas Jurevicius, Joe Launchbury