Coach Brian McDermott will blood a number of youngsters in Harlequins' friendly against London Skolars on Tuesday.
Academy aces get chance to shine
Coach Brian McDermott will blood a number of youngsters in Harlequins' friendly against London Skolars on Tuesday.
New signings Danny Ward, Dwayne Barker and David Howell will all take the field in the first match to take place in the 'Square Mile', held at Artillery Gardens, near Moorgate.
McDermott will give run-outs to Lamont Bryan and Will Sharp, who have been promoted from the club's academy, and four other juniors - Rob Thomas, Dylan Skee, Dave Williams and Jack Graves.
"The boys were outstanding last year for the academy sides," said McDermott.
"They have been doing some training with the first team and have been very, very good. I want to see if they can replicate that in a game."
Former Salford prop Gareth Haggerty is still recovering from a shoulder injury while full-back Chris Melling is another absentee with a groin problem.
