Quins change two for Tigers test

Harlequins have made two changes to their starting XV for their Round 2 Gallagher PREM fixture against Leicester Tigers on Saturday (KO 15:05, live on TNT Sports).

The Quarters’ changes for the trip to Mattoli Wood Welford Road both come in the backline. The first is in the centres as Jamie Benson is preferred to Sean Kerr, who retains his place in the wider matchday squad.

The second comes out wide as Cadan Murley misses the trip to the Midlands as a precautionary measure with Cassius Cleaves named on the left wing.

Jason Gilmore has selected an unchanged pack for Saturday’s fixture as Fin Baxter, Jack Walker and Harry Williams pack down in the front-row.

Chandler Cunningham-South is paired with Kieran Treadwell in the row once more. Jack Kenningham and Will Evans start at blind and openside flanker, with Alex Dombrandt leading the team from the base of the scrum.

Will Porter and Jarrod Evans continue in the half-backs, Oscar Beard joins Benson in the midfield, with Nick David, Tyrone Green and Cleaves selected in the back three.

On the bench, Titi Lamositele is set to make his return from a lower limb issue which has kept him out of action to across Quins' pre-season preparations. Sam Riley comes into the squad, while Simon Kerrod also returns to action for Harlequins from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Jonny Green, Zach Carr and Max Green retain their spots as impact players, while Sean Kerr and Cameron Anderson complete the matchday 23.

Senior Coach, Jason Gilmore said: "We're looking forward to getting back out on the pitch and building on our performance from Round 1. Leicester play a pretty similar style to Bath - they're a 'squeeze' team. They'll go to the aerial game, prey off penalties to gain field position and use their forward pack to be direct off the set-piece.

"We showed plenty of positives and last week, which we've got to take up another level for the duration of the match and if we do that whilst making a few tweaks in defence we'll be in a good position to get a result."

LEICESTER TIGERS v HARLEQUINS

• Saturday 04 October (KO 15:05)

• Mattioli Woods Welford Road

• Live on TNT Sports

STARTING XV:

15. Tyrone Green (96)

14. Nick David (75)

13. Oscar Beard (78)

12. Jamie Benson (25)

11. Cassius Cleaves (15)

10. Jarrod Evans (36)

9. Will Porter (45)

1. Fin Baxter (71)

2. Jack Walker (92)

3. Harry Williams (2)

4. Chandler Cunningham-South (32)

5. Kieran Treadwell (8)

6. Jack Kenningham (75)

7. Will Evans (117)

8. Alex Dombrandt (C) (158)

IMPACT PLAYERS:

16. Sam Riley (70)

17. Simon Kerrod (123)

18. Titi Lamositele (21)

19. Jonny Green (12)

20. Zach Carr (10)

21. Max Green (12)

22. Sean Kerr (11)

23. Cameron Anderson (19)

Unavailable for selection: Ethan Clarke, Matt Woollard, Lucas Friday, James Chisholm, Stu Townsend, Stephan Lewies, Ben Waghorn, Will Hobson, Lucas Schmid, Joe Launchbury, Luke Northmore, Bryn Bradley, Cadan Murley, Pedro Delgado, Guido Petti, Rodrigo Isgro, Boris Wenger, Marcus Smith