Harlequins have named a 27-player squad for Saturday’s pre-season match against London Scottish at The Stoop (KO 15:00 – tickets here / live stream here).
The squad features an exciting mix of talent and experience, with 10 Academy players selected, alongside first Stoop appearances for new signings Titi Lamositele, Wyn Jones and Leigh Halfpenny.
Up-front, Jones and Lamositele pack down alongside hooker Jack Walker. Harry Browne and George Hammond combine at second-row, with Academy duo Seb Driscoll and Zach Carr named on the flanks. Tom Lawday captains the squad at number eight.
In the backs, Lewis Gjaltema and Connor Slevin partner in the halves, with Bryn Bradley and Will Joseph in the centres. Roma Zheng and Oscar Beard start on the wings, with Leigh Halfpenny named at fullback for his first Quins appearance.
The Impact Players feature a six-six split with Jack Musk, Jordan Els and Will Hobson the front-row replacements, alongside second-row Stephan Lewies and back-rows Will Trenholm and Archie White. Jake Murray and Jamie Benson cover the halves, with Lennox Anyanwu, Hayden Hyde, Nick David and Cassius Cleaves providing impact across the back-three.
Head Coach Danny Wilson commented: “We’re excited to be back at The Stoop in front of our home fans. It’s another important match for our preparation and we’re looking forward to a strong contest against London Scottish. The guys have worked hard this week, and we’re excited to see how they perform, with several new combinations, alongside first appearances for Wyn Jones and Leigh Halfpenny.”
Harlequins Starting XV: 1. Wyn Jones 2. Jack Walker 3. Titi Lamositele 4. Harry Browne 5. George Hammond 6. Zach Carr 7. Seb Driscoll 8. Tom Lawday (Captain) 9. Lewis Gjaltema 10. Connor Slevin 11. Roma Zheng 12. Bryn Bradley 13. Will Joseph 14. Oscar Beard 15. Leigh Halfpenny.
Impact Players: 16. Jack Musk 17. Jordan Els 18. Will Hobson 19. Stephan Lewies 20. Will Trenholm 21. Archie White 22. Jake Murray 23. Jamie Benson 24. Lennox Anyanwu 25. Hayden Hyde 26. Nick David 27. Cassius Cleaves.
