Harlequins v Stade: Teams
Winless Harlequins have rung the changes for the visit of Stade Francais.
Last Updated: 18/01/08 2:33pm
Winless Harlequins have rung the changes for the visit of Stade Francais.
With nothing for the Quins to play for, director of rugby Dean Richards has opted to rotate his line up with the likes of Nick Easter, Steve So'oialo and De Wet Barry all named on the bench.
Richards has promoted Ricky Nebbett and Tani Fuga to partner Aston Croall in the front row, while Tom Guest moves to No.8 and Chris Hala'ufia switched to the blindside flank.
In the backs, the Quins have decided to start with Danny Care and Adrian Jarvis at half-back after the pair impressed in the 41-22 A team victory over Bristol. Care, himself, crossed for two tries in that match and pips Samoan international So'oialo to the No.9 shirt.
Tosh Masson replaces South African Barry in the centres, while Simon Keogh replaces David Strettle on the wing.
The changes in the Quins line-up will please Stade Francais, who are still in the mix for a place in the last eight.
The Paris club currently lie second in the pool - three points behind leaders Cardiff and a point above Bristol.
With the Blues and Bristol set to slug it out at the Memorial Ground, Stade will look to nip in and snatch a spot in the quarter-finals.
Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Tom Williams, 13 Hal Luscombe, 12 Tosh Masson, 11 Simon Keogh, 10 Adrian Jarvis, 9 Danny Care, 1 Aston Croall, 2 Tani Fuga, 3 Ricky Nebbett, 4 James Percival, 5 Nicolas Spanghero, 6 Chris Hala'ufia, 7 Paul Volley (c), 8 Tom Guest.
Replacements: 16 Gary Botha, 17 John Brooks, 18 Ollie Kohn, 19 Will Skinner, 20 Nick Easter, 21 Steven So'oialo, 22 De Wet Barry.
Stade Français: 15 Juan Martín Hernàndez, 14 Julien Arias, 13 Stéphane Glas, 12 Brian Liebenberg, 11 Christophe Dominici (c), 10 David Skrela, 9 Jérôme Fillol, 8 Sergio Parisse, 7 Rémy Martin, 6 Pierre Rabadan, 5 Pascal Pape, 4 Arnaud Marchois, 3 Rodrigo Roncero, 2 Dimitri Szarzewski, 1 David Attoub.
Replacements: 16 Damien Weber, 17 Pedro Ledesma, 18 Boela Du Plooy, 19 Mauro Bergamasco, 20 Alexandre Albouy, 21 Mirco Bergamasco, 22 Ignacio Corleto.
