Marchant hits 100 for Harlequins

Joe Marchant is set to play his 100th game for Harlequins this weekend as Sale Sharks travel to The Stoop

As the Club host Sale in Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership season, Harlequins and England centre Marchant will make his 100th appearance in the famous Quarters.

Off the back of a three-game winning streak, Harlequins currently sit fourth in the table, with this weekend’s opposition sat just one position ahead in third, equal on league points.

Harlequins’ coaching staff has named an unchanged starting side this week, with the Club looking to secure back-to-back home wins. There are two changes to the bench for this weekend’s encounter, as back row James Chisholm (20) and centre Luke Northmore (23) return from injury.

Commenting, Attack and Backs Coach Nick Evans said: “We’ve had some great performances in recent weeks and as a coaching team we’re pleased to see the confidence the boys are playing with at the moment.

“We have given the playing group a level of ownership and they have reacted well.

“It’s fantastic to see Joe make his 100th Club appearance. He’s a seriously skilled centre with a fantastic attitude. He’s formed a great midfield partnership over the last couple of months alongside Andre and Marcus. We’re excited to see how that partnership continues to develop.

“Sale will present a real physical challenge for us on Saturday, in addition to a well-rounded game. It’s a challenge that we are looking forward to meeting.”

Harlequins Starting XV

1. Joe Marler (211)

2. Scott Baldwin (28)

3. Simon Kerrod (36)

4. Matt Symons (50)

5. Stephan Lewies (24) – Captain

6. Archie White (35)

7. Will Evans (31)

8. Alex Dombrandt (62)

9. Danny Care (292)

10. Marcus Smith (96)

11. Aaron Morris (57)

12. Andre Esterhuizen (11)

13. Joe Marchant (99)

14. Louis Lynagh (7)

15. Mike Brown (343)

Impact Players

16. Elia Elia (62)

17. Jordan Els (10)

18. Wilco Louw (14)

19. Glen Young (30)

20. James Chisholm (102)

21. Martin Landajo (25)

22. Brett Herron (16)

23. Luke Northmore (11)

Unavailable due to injury:

Santiago Garcia Botta, Tom Lawday, Will Collier, Nathan Earle, George Head, Dino Lamb, Craig Trenier, Cadan Murley