Quins V Saracens Sun 3pm

[fivepointer]

Harlequins: Brown; Walker, Alofa, Roberts, Visser; Smith, Care; Marler, Elia, Collier, Merrick, Horwill (capt), Bothma, Robshaw, Luamanu.

Replacements: Ward, Boyce, Sinckler, Lamb, White, Kitto, Lang, R. Chisholm.

Saracens: Goode; Maitland, Bosch, Barritt (c), Wyles; Farrell, Wigglesworth; M. Vunipola, George, Koch, Isiekwe, Kruis, Itoje, Clark, Wray.

Replacements: Tolofua, Barrington, Figallo, Skelton, Burger, Spencer, Lozowski, Earle.

[Banquo]

oh great, Loz and Spencer on the bench and Itoje at 6!

[Scrumhead]

I can only see Quins getting a pasting here. That’s not far off Sarries first choice side and we’re missing a few key players like Clifford and Marchant.

I’ll be curious to see how Bothma does. Elia has looked good when he’s played so I’m hoping this is the start of him getting a run as first choice. He’s only 21 or 22 and with the chance to develop, I think he could be the hooker we’ve been looking for.

[Mellsblue]

Why no Smith?

[twitchy]

Why no Smith?

Concussion.

[Banquo]

Why no Smith?

felt poorly in the week, related to HIA

Meanwhile Austin says Faz is the best 10 in the world.

[Banquo]

Now Care is one of the best 9's

[Mellsblue]

Cheers. Good old Austin.

[Banquo]

That ball was out- ref under pressure.

Far too many gobshytes out there today

[Mellsblue]

That ball was out- ref under pressure.

Far too many gobshytes out there today

It’s becoming far more common, unfortunately, I think the referrals to the TMO have opened the door. The refs need to start marching people back 10 or reversing decisions.

[Banquo]

That ball was out- ref under pressure.

Far too many gobshytes out there today

It’s becoming far more common, unfortunately, I think the referrals to the TMO have opened the door. The refs need to start marching people back 10 or reversing decisions.

I hate the TMO, although realise genie out of bottle.

[Banquo]

best 10 in the world. lol

[Banquo]

nice from quins, high from Faz.

"its not often you see Farrell missing tackles'? wtf

[Banquo]

do refs not penalise holding on any more?

[Banquo]

Great kick,,,,to beat 'one of the best full backs in the world'

[twitchy]

Ha ha I thought people would pick that up.

[Timbo]

Is sealing off at the ruck not a thing anymore. Pick and go with a 20stone bloke latching on and then falling on top of the ball carrier...and repeat.

[Mikey Brown]

nice from quins, high from Faz.

"its not often you see Farrell missing tackles'? wtf

LOL. I had the sound off but kind of knew somebody would be saying something like that.

Healey by any chance?

[Banquo]

nice from quins, high from Faz.

"its not often you see Farrell missing tackles'? wtf

LOL. I had the sound off but kind of knew somebody would be saying something like that.

Healey by any chance?

Loz I think

[Banquo]

Is sealing off at the ruck not a thing anymore. Pick and go with a 20stone bloke latching on and then falling on top of the ball carrier...and repeat.

breakdowns pretty comedic these days

[Mikey Brown]

Strange, scrappy game in general.

Also did they look back at Kruis kneeing Horwill in the face? I missed the half-time bit. Just unfortunate timing?

[Banquo]

Sarries not looking after the ball at all well

[Banquo]

Strange, scrappy game in general.

Also did they look back at Kruis kneeing Horwill in the face? I missed the half-time bit. Just unfortunate timing?

yes and yes

[Banquo]

good from Faz twice there l-r

[Mikey Brown]

Can we try Vunipola at 12 for England? He's got the best hands on display out there and runs good lines against the grain.