Harlequins have named their matchday squad for Friday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 fixture against Glasgow Warriors at The Stoop (KO 20:00 – tickets here).
The starting XV features just two changes from the side that beat Bath 40-36 with Will Collier returning at tighthead prop and Irne Herbst starting at second-row.
In the engine room, Fin Baxter and Will Collier pack down alongside hooker Jack Walker. Irne Herbst and George Hammond form the second-row partnership, with Stephan Lewies and Will Evans on the flanks. Alex Dombrandt continues at number eight.
In the backs, Danny Care and Marcus Smith start in the halves, with Andre Esterhuizen and Oscar Beard in the centres. Cadan Murley and Louis Lynagh resume on the wings with Tyrone Green at fullback.
The Impact Players feature a 6-2 split, with replacement front-row Sam Riley, Joe Marler and Dillon Lewis joining the experienced Joe Launchbury, flanker Will Trenholm and the returning Tom Lawday. Elsewhere, Max Green covers scrum-half with Cameron Anderson adding versatility in the backs.
Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: “We’re excited for Glasgow. Knockout rugby is always special and we’re looking forward to a good challenge on Friday night. The boys have worked hard to get to this stage and we’re determined to put in another good performance for our supporters.”
The winner of Friday’s Round of 16 match will face either Bordeaux Begles or Saracens on on the weekend of 12-14 April. Click here to read more information.
Harlequins Starting XV: 1. Fin Baxter 2. Jack Walker 3. Will Collier 4. Irne Herbst 5. George Hammond 6. Stephan Lewies (Captain) 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt 9. Danny Care 10. Marcus Smith 11. Cadan Murley 12. Andre Esterhuizen 13. Oscar Beard 14. Louis Lynagh 15. Tyrone Green.
Impact Players: 16. Sam Riley 17. Joe Marler 18. Dillon Lewis 19. Joe Launchbury 20. Will Trenholm 21. Tom Lawday 22. Max Green 23. Cameron Anderson.
Not available for selection (injury): Jack Kenningham, Dino Lamb, Will Porter, Will Joseph, James Chisholm, Chandler Cunningham-South, Jarrod Evans, Nick David.
