Harlequins vs Northampton Saints Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints taking place? Harlequins vs Northampton Saints will take place on Monday 27th December, 2021 at 17:00 (UK)
Where is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints taking place? Harlequins vs Northampton Saints will take place at Twickenham Stoop in London
Where can I get tickets for Harlequins vs Northampton Saints? Ticket information for Harlequins vs Northampton Saints can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints on in the UK? Harlequins vs Northampton Saints will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Harlequins vs Northampton Saints in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Harlequins vs Northampton Saints live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Will Edwards, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Jack Kenningham, 6 Tom Lawday, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Matt Symons, 3 Will Collier, 2 Jack Walker, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Jack Musk, 17 Santiago Garcia Botta, 18 Simon Kerrod, 19 Hugh Tizard, 20 Viliami Taulani, 21 Scott Steele, 22 Luke Northmore, 23 Huw Jones
Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Ollie Sleightholme, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Courtnall Skosan, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Juarno Augustus, 7 Lewis Ludlam (c), 6 Courtney Lawes, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Alex Waller
Replacements: 16 Mike Haywood, 17 Nick Auterac, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Alex Coles, 20 Tom Wood, 21 Tom James, 22 Rory Hutchinson, 23 Ahsee Tuala
THE PREDICTION
Reigning Premiership champions Harlequins were able to fulfil both of their Champions Cup fixtures with a 43-17 win last Saturday backing up an excellent 18-20 win away at Castres. They lost a close-fought battle at leaders Leicester last time out in the Premiership and they were shocked 19-22 by London Irish before that but their performance in Europe weekend was much improved. Travelling Northampton Saints were not so fortunate, with defeats at home to Racing 92 and a close 27-22 loss at Ulster last weekend in keeping with some of their recent performances.
Quins looked rejuvenated against Cardiff last weekend but the loss of Marcus Smith to self-isolation makes this Big Game tougher. Covering -7 against the Saints seemed a reasonable target before the team news but perhaps the hosts as outright winners is more sensible now.
