Harlequins vs Bristol Bears Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Harlequins vs Bristol Bears taking place? Harlequins vs Bristol Bears will take place on Friday 8th October, 2021 at 19:45 (UK)
Where is Harlequins vs Bristol Bears taking place? Harlequins vs Bristol Bears will take place at Twickenham Stoop in London
Where can I get tickets for Harlequins vs Bristol Bears? Ticket information for Harlequins vs Bristol Bears can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Harlequins vs Bristol Bears on in the UK? Harlequins vs Bristol Bears will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Harlequins vs Bristol Bears in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Harlequins vs Bristol Bears live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Tommy Allan, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt (c), 7 Jack Kenningham, 6 Tom Lawday, 5 Dino Lamb, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Simon Kerrod, 2 Jack Walker, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Sam Riley, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Will Collier, 19 Hugh Tizard, 20 James Chisholm, 21 Scott Steele, 22 Marcus Smith, 23 Luke NorthmoreBristol Bears: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Niyi Adeolokun, 13 Piers O’Conor, 12 Sam Bedlow, 11 Henry Purdy, 10 Callum Sheedy, 9 Harry Randall, 8 Steven Luatua (c), 7 Jake Heenan, 6 Fitz Harding, 5 Chris Vui, 4 Joe Joyce, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Jake Kerr, 1 Yann Thomas
Replacements: 16 Harry Thacker, 17 Jake Woolmore, 18 Max Lahiff, 19 Ed Holmes, 20 Dan Thomas, 21 Andy Uren, 22 Ioan Lloyd, 23 Alapati Leiua
THE PREDICTION
Reigning Premiership champions Harlequins have started the new season fabulously well as they start this weekend’s fixtures in third place with a game in-hand. Only Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints are above them on three wins from three as the remaining teams with a 100% record but Quins should be able to join them there as they host struggling Bristol Bears. In a repeat of last season’s play-off semi-final that the Londoners snatched in extra time, the hosts are in a much stronger position at home and with their visitors struggling for confidence. Injuries to the likes of Semi Radrada will hinder them further and a 25-20 win at home to rivals Bath last week was not totally convincing just yet. Take Quins to cover -5 here.
