2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Harlequins vs Northampton Saints Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints taking place? Sunday 7th March, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints taking place? Twickenham Stoop, London
Where can I get tickets for Harlequins vs Northampton Saints? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Harlequins vs Northampton Saints on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Harlequins vs Northampton Saints? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Aaron Morris, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Tyrone Green, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Archie White, 6 James Chisholm, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Dino Lamb, 3 Wilco Louw 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Joe Gray, 17 Jordan Els, 18 Simon Kerrod, 19 Glen Young, 20 Jack Kenningham, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 Brett Herron, 23 Luke Northmore
Northampton: 15 Tommy Freeman, 14 Matt Proctor, 13 Fraser Dingwall, 12 Piers Francis, 11 Ollie Sleightholme, 10 George Furbank, 9 Tom James, 8 Tom Wood, 7 Lewis Ludlam (c), 6 Nick Isiekwe, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 Alex Coles, 3 Paul Hill, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Nick Auterac
Replacements: 16 Mike Haywood, 17 Alex Waller, 18 Ehren Painter, 19 Alex Moon, 20 JJ Tonks, 21 Henry Taylor, 22 Rory Hutchinson, 23 Harry Mallinder
THE PREDICTION
Both of these sides were in superb form before last weekend’s thrilling Premiership weekend. Harlequins were just edged out by 25-23 away to Newcastle Falcons whilst Northampton Saints lost a 19-10 half-time lead over visiting Bath in a gut-wrenching 22-23 defeat. Both will be looking for a bounce-back performance here to prove their individual blips and this looks to be the match of the weekend on Sunday with a result hard to call. Quins were winning their matches more comfortably than the Saints but the visitors here have beaten the reigning champions in recent weeks. Home advantage may come into play in a small way here but it could be with opting for this match to go over 40 points and leaving it there. If pushed, the hosts look the likelier of the two to snatch a win here.
