Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins will take place on Sunday 19th September, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins? Ticket information for Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins on in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Tom Penny, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 Ben Stevenson, 12 Pete Lucock, 11 Iwan Stephens, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Carl Fearns, 7 Will Welch (c), 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Sean Robinson, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Logovi’i Mulipola
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Mark Tampin, 19 Marco Fuser, 20 Connor Collett, 21 Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 George WacokecokeHarlequins: 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 Santiago Garcia Botta
Replacements: 16 Sam Riley, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Craig Trenier, 19 Hugh Tizard, 20 Archie White, 21 Scott Steele, 22 Huw Jones, 23 Luke Northmore
THE PREDICTION
Harlequins enjoyed a good campaign during the regular Premiership season but their late surge in form and subsequent defeats of Bristol Bears and then the reigning champions Exeter Chiefs to win the Play-Off Final was extraordinary. Quins needed extra time against the Bears and then two-late tries in the final at Twickenham to claim the famous win but they will need to start faster and harder this season if they are to retain it. The return of Saracens makes the quest to reach the top four even harder for all Premiership sides but with relegation on ice once again this year there is no pressure at the foot of the table. Hosts Newcastle Falcons ended up comfortably enough away from where a relegation zone might have been but they will be keen to start this season in the same rich form they began their return to the top flight last season, and not how they ended it. Quins have a new coach in Tabai Matson with evolution on the mind. Take the away side to cover a cautious -4 here on the opening weekend.
