Harlequins v Saracens: Teams

Harlequins have made a number of changes for Saturday's visit of Saracens to the Twickenham Stoop from the one that started against Bristol last weekend.

Andy Gomarsall returns at scrum half, partnering fly-half Adrian Jarvis, while Ugo Monye joins David Strettle back on the wing - the former's return meaning Simon Keogh starts as a replacement.

Jordan Turner Hall retains his place at inside centre, with De Wet Barry outside him and Mike Brown wearing the full-back's jersey.

In the forwards, Ceri Jones, Gary Botha and Mike Ross form the front row, while the second row comprises Ollie Kohn and Jim Evans.

Will Skinner stays as openside flanker, with Chris Robshaw partnering him at blindside.

And, returning to the number eight jersey, Nick Easter will captain the side.

Meanwhile, Saracens director of rugby Alan Gaffney has made four changes to his side as they look to consolidate their current position of third in the Guinness Premiership.

All the changes are up front, with Nick Lloyd, Cencus Johnston and Richard Hill are recalled after being rested for last week's Heineken Cup clash against Viadana.

Chris Jack also comes back into the team, with Sarries' backline remaining unchanged for the third week running.

Gaffney predicted: "We're expecting a very tough game at The Stoop on Saturday against a pretty handy team. They have a very proud record at home in the Premiership as their fifth place suggests. They have a very strong forward pack and set piece with a good mixture of experienced players and young bucks. They also have a number of talented individuals in their backline.

"We've got good competition for places across the squad so we've made a few changes this week as it's important we use everyone and keep them as fresh as possible. I was pleased with the way we fought back in Viadana last weekend but obviously questions needed to be asked about our first half performance and we've addressed that this week.

"We've got six matches before the short break for the Six Nations and it's a very important time for us. Come the beginning of February, we'll be nearly a third of the way through the Premiership season and we're also trying to secure a Heineken Cup quarter-final spot during that time - so it's a big six weeks."

Matt Cairns' fractured arm keeps him out, while Dan Scarbrough is back in light training following knee surgery and is expected to to return to action by the end of January.

Paul Gustard misses this weekend's game after picking up a knock in Viadana.

Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 David Strettle, 13 De Wet Barry, 12 Jordan Turner-Hall, 11 Ugo Monye; 10 Adrian Jarvis, 9 Andy Gomarsall; 1 Ceri Jones, 2 Gary Botha, 3 Mike Ross, 4 Ollie Kohn, 5 Jim Evans, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 Will Skinner, 8 Nick Easter (capt).

Replacements: 16 Tani Fuga, 17 Ricky Nebbett, 18 James Percival, 19 Chris Hala'ufia, 20 Paul Volley, 21 Steve So'oialo, 22 Simon Keogh.

Saracens: 15 Brent Russell, 14 Richard Haughton, 13 Kevin Sorrell, 12 Andy Farrell, 11 Kameli Ratuvou; 10 Glen Jackson, 9 Neil de Kock (capt); 1 Nick Lloyd, 2 Fabio Ongaro, 3 Cencus Johnston, 4 Hugh Vyvyan, 5 Chris Jack, 6 Kris Chesney, 7 Richard Hill, 8 Ben Skirving.

Replacements: 16 Andy Kyriacou, 17 Cobus Visagie, 18 Tom Ryder, 19 David Seymour, 20 Moses Rauluni, 21 Adam Powell, 22 Rodd Penney.