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

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THE FACTS

When is Saracens vs Harlequins taking place? Saturday 22nd August, 2020 – 12:30 (UK)

Where is Saracens vs Harlequins taking place? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

What is the expected weather for Saracens vs Harlequins? 22c with sunshine

Where can I get tickets for Saracens vs Harlequins? This match will be played behind closed doors

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

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

THE TEAM NEWS

Saracens: Obatoyinbo; Lewington, Morris, Barritt, Maitland; Farrell, Davies; Crean, George, Koch, Itoje, Hunter-Hill, Rhodes, Wray, B Vunipola.

Replacements: Woolstencroft, Barrington, Ibuanokpe, Swinson, Reffell, Whiteley, Socino, Manu Vunipola.

Harlequins: Brown; Morris, Marchant, Lang, Earle; Smith, Landajo; Marler, Baldwin, Kerrod, Lewies, Symons, Chisholm, Robshaw (capt), Dombrandt.

Replacements: Gray, Garcia Botta, Collier, Lamb, Lawday, Evans, Steele, Lasike.

THE PREDICTION

Saracens came unstuck at Bristol last week but they welcome back Owen Farrell at fly-half as he makes his 200th appearance for the club. That will be a boost to the side and while they are already relegated, they still seem to be playing with good motivation in the camp. They welcome Harlequins here and they are coming off a win last week as they edged past Sale 16-10 in a good win. They will fancy their chances of getting a result here especially if Saracens show any sign of easing off the gas. Harlequins can keep this within the +7.5 handicap and are worth considering in this one.