2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Bristol Bears vs Harlequins Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bristol Bears vs Harlequins taking place? Saturday 19th June, 2021 – 13:30 (UK)
Where is Bristol Bears vs Harlequins taking place? Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
Where can I get tickets for Bristol Bears vs Harlequins? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Bristol Bears vs Harlequins on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bristol Bears 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
Bristol Bears: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Semi Radradra, 12 Siale Piutau (cc), 11 Max Malins, 10 Callum Sheedy, 9 Andy Uren, 8 Nathan Hughes, 7 Dan Thomas, 6 Steven Luatua (cc), 5 Chris Vui, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Harry Thacker, 1 Yann Thomas
Replacements: 16 Will Capon, 17 Jake Woolmore, 18 John Afoa, 19 Joe Joyce, 20 Ben Earl, 21 Harry Randall, 22 Ioan Lloyd, 23 Piers O’Conor
Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Aaron Morris, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Jack Kenningham, 6 Tom Lawday, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Matt Symons, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Joe Gray, 17 Santiago Garcia Botta, 18 Will Collier, 19 Dino Lamb, 20 James Chisholm, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 James Lang, 23 Luke Northmore
THE PREDICTION
Bristol Bears were afforded an odd extra week off in preparations for their play-off semi-final against Harlequins as London Irish were forced to cancel their last game of the season due to covid-19 cases in the squad. That took the shine off of the final day as Bristol became uncatchable at the top of the table but they will head out first on Saturday afternoon ahead of likely play-off final foes Exeter Chiefs with a statement to make and travelling Harlequins look set to struggle here. The visitors have lost five of their last six away games in the Premiership including to leaders Bristol back in late March and also lost to Bristol at home in the reverse fixture. Take the hosts to cover -7 at home in an enjoyable but likely straightforward enough victory here.