Quins name squad for The Showdown

Harlequins have named their matchday 23 for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership showdown against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (15:05 kick-off).

Alex Dombrandt skippers the side from the base of the scrum that includes a front row of Wyn Jones at loosehead prop, Jack Walker at hooker and Titi Lamositele at tighthead prop.

Stephan Lewies is paired with Joe Launchbury in the engine room, while the dynamic duo of Jack Kenningham and Will Evans join the Men’s Club Captain in the back row.

Will Porter starts at scrum-half and is paired with Jarrod Evans at fly-half for the London Derby.

Ben Waghorn continues his run at inside centre with Oscar Beard named at outside centre following his call-up into England camp for the Guinness Six Nations campaign.

Nick David and Rodrigo Isgro start on either wing with the experienced Leigh Halfpenny set to line up in the number 15 jersey.

Danny Wilson has opted for 5-3 split among the impact players for The Showdown as Sam Riley, Jordan Els, Will Hobson, Irne Herbst and George Hammond have been included as forward impact options.

Scrum-half, Jake Murray is in-line to make his Gallagher Premiership debut if introduced in North London. Meanwhile, Jamie Benson and Tyrone Green complete the matchday squad.

Ahead of The Showdown, Head Coach Danny Wilson said: “We’ve all been looking forward to the return of the Gallagher Premiership and the opportunity to take Saracens in an unbelievable venue at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“It’s an exciting challenge for our group as we start the run-in against our local rivals. We know it’s going to be a battle and we’re going to have to put in an 80-minute performance to give us the best opportunity of securing a victory.”

Marcus Smith, Chandler Cunningham-South and Fin Baxter have all been placed on mandatory rest following the conclusion of the Guinness Six Nations.

SARACENS v HARLEQUINS

• Saturday 22 March (15:05)

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

• Live on TNT Sports

15. Leigh Halfpenny (8)

14. Rodrigo Isgro (8)

13. Oscar Beard (69)

12. Ben Waghorn (10)

11. Nick David (67)

10. Jarrod Evans (33)

9. Will Porter (38)

1. Wyn Jones (15)

2. Jack Walker (81)

3. Titi Lamositele (13)

4. Joe Launchbury (36)

5. Stephan Lewies (80)

6. Jack Kenningham (65)

7. Will Evans (108)

8. Alex Dombrandt © (150)

IMPACT PLAYERS

16. Sam Riley (65)

17. Jordan Els (44)

18. Will Hobson (17)

19. Irne Herbst (61)

20. George Hammond (76)

21. Jake Murray (10)

22. Jamie Benson (17)

23. Tyrone Green (87)

Unavailable: Dillon Lewis (Bicep), Danny Care (Knee), Cassius Cleaves (Hamstring), Lucas Friday (ACL), Cadan Murley (Foot), Dino Lamb (Shoulder), James Chisholm (Achilles), Nathan Jibulu (Shoulder), Marcus Smith (Mandatory Rest), Chandler Cunningham-South (Mandatory Rest), Fin Baxter (Mandatory Rest)