Head Coach Ross Chisholm names his side for the trip to Saracens on Sunday at StoneX Stadium, as Harlequins look to continue their rich vein of form in the PWR.
Italy’s Silvia Turani packs down at loosehead following her try last week at The Stoop against Sale Sharks. Connie Powell is in at hooker after her brace in the same fixture, and it’s Lizzie Hanlon who completes the front-row at tighthead.
Kaitlan Leaney and Abbie Fleming partner up again in the second-row, following their first starting performance together in the engine room last week.
Last round’s PWR team of the week inclusions Nicole Wythe and Alex Callender feature again on the flanks, with Captain Jade Konkel completing the unchanged forward pack at number eight.
Lucy Packer and Kayleigh Powell are the halfback partnership for the trip and it’s an all-English midfield partnership, with Lagi Tuima and Sarah Parry in the centres together for the fifth time this season.
Beth Wilcock comes into the starting fold on the wing, following a strong cameo off the bench last time out. She’s accompanied by Lisa Neumann at 11, with Spanish speedster Clàudia Peña moving to fullback following her PWR debut on the wing last Sunday.
Harlequins Head Coach Ross Chisholm said: “There has always been something in the Club’s history surrounding this fixture. There’s always been a fierce rivalry between the two clubs and as a player you want to play in these big games. They’re a really good side with a lot to offer and a lot of power so we’re really looking forward to the challenge this weekend in a great environment and a great occasion”
“Each team has a unique way in which they want to play, and Saracens are no different. It gives us another really exciting opportunity to go out there and focus on ourselves and the style of the play that we’re trying to deliver. We’re looking forward to Sunday”
Harlequins Starting XV
15. Clàudia Peña
14. Beth Wilcock
13. Sarah Parry
12. Lagi Tuima
11. Lisa Neumann
10. Kayleigh Powell
9. Lucy Packer (vc)
1. Silvia Turani
2. Connie Powell
3. Lizzie Hanlon
4. Abbie Fleming
5. Kaitlan Leaney
6. Nicole Wythe
7. Alex Callender
8. Jade Konkel (c)
Impact Players
16. Carys Phillips
17. Laura Delgado
18. Babalwa Latsha
19. Sarah Bonar
20. Danelle Lochner
21. Freya Aucken
22. Ella Cromack
23. Harriet Millar Mills
With thanks to Harlequins
