2019-20 Premiership Rugby – Harlequins vs Bath Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Harlequins vs Bath taking place? Saturday 5th September, 2020 – 14:00 (UK)

Where is Harlequins vs Bath taking place? Twickenham Stoop, London

What is the expected weather for Harlequins vs Bath? 19c with sunshine and cloudy intervals

Where can I get tickets for Harlequins vs Bath? 3,500 fans can attend this match as part of the pilot scheme allowing fans back into stadia

What television channel is Harlequins vs Bath on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream Harlequins vs Bath? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app

TEAM NEWS

Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Nathan Earle, 10 Brett Herron, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Will Evans, 6 Chris Robshaw (c), 5 Glen Young, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Simon Kerrod, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler

Replacements: 16 Joe Gray, 17 Santiago Garcia Botta, 18 Will Collier, 19 Stephan Lewies, 20 Tom Lawday, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 James Lang, 23 Paul Lasike

Bath: 15 Anthony Watson, 14 Semesa Rokoduguni, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Cameron Redpath, 11 Ruaridh McConnochie, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Miles Reid, 6 Josh Bayliss, 5 Charlie Ewels, 4 Elliott Stooke, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Tom Dunn, 1 Beno Obano

Replacements: 16 Jack Walker, 17 Lewis Boyce, 18 Christian Judge, 19 Josh McNally, 20 Tom Ellis, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Josh Matavesi, 23 Tom de Glanville

THE PREDICTION

Harlequins’ last seven matches have all seen the home team win, so with 3,500 fans allowed to attend this match as part of the pilot scheme to get fans back into stadia, that should boost their home advantage here. They come off a good win over Northampton Saints last time out and while they make some changes to their team, they will still be confident on home territory. Bath suffered defeat to Wasps last time out which could prove costly in the race for the top four spots. They had won their three matches prior to that however and they know they have little margin for error here. While Harlequins are no pushovers at home, Bath may just grab the points in what should be a close game.