2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Bristol Bears vs Harlequins Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bristol Bears vs Harlequins taking place? Saturday 27th March, 2021 – 14:00 (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 Luke Morahan, 14 Henry Purdy, 13 Semi Radradra, 12 Piers O’Conor, 11 Siva Naulago, 10 Callum Sheedy, 9 Andy Uren, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Dan Thomas, 6 Steven Luatua (c), 5 Chris Vui, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 John Afoa, 2 Bryan Byrne, 1 Jake Woolmore
Replacements: 16 Will Capon, 17 Max Lahiff, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Joe Joyce, 20 Fitz Harding, 21 Tom Kessell, 22 Sam Bedlow, 23 Alapati Leiua
Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Tyrone Green, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt (c), 7 Will Evans, 6 James Chisholm, 5 Dino Lamb, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Joe Gray, 17 Jordan Els, 18 Simon Kerrod, 19 Glen Young, 20 Tom Lawday, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 Brett Herron, 23 Luke Northmore
THE PREDICTION
Bristol Bears secured a late win at Northampton last Sunday to keep their seven point lead at the top of the Premiership intact and they can all-but see off a challenger here if they can beat Harlequins. The visitors started this round of fixtures in third place after a massive nine-try victory at home to Gloucester last Saturday saw them bounce straight back from a defeat to Exeter Chiefs. However, no matter how strong they have been at home, two defeats in two away matches for Quins does not suggest they can throw a spanner in the Premiership leaders’ works this weekend and Bristol should be able to cover -5 at home.
