Fingers Crossed

Let's hope that Quins v Irish goes ahead on Sunday as the state of emergency amplifies what really matters these days. Both clubs have missed games because of the pandemic - Quins against Worcester last week while Irish had to forfeit games againt Bath and Saints 

If the game does go ahew we will welcome Matt Symons back from injury along with Joe Marler, Joe Marchant and  Scott Steele - they all start in a game we should win.

Irish still appear to be affected by the virus but will be boosted by the arrival of Australia lock Rob Simmons who will be on the bench.

Composure is needed by Quins . Our two defeats were against top sides but they were games where we had chances to score which weren't taken.

Quins: Brown, Lynagh, Marchant, Lang, Murley; Smith, Steele; Marler, Baldwin, Louw, Symons, Young, Lawday, Evans, Dombrandt (captain).

Reps: Elia, Els, Kerrod, Tzard, White, Landajo, Tapuai, Morris.

Irish: Parton; Stokes, Rona, Brophy Clews, Hassell-Collins; Jackson, Meehan; Elrington, Matu'u, Hoskins, Mahu, Mafi, Rogerson (captain), Cowan, Tuisue.

Reps: Creevy, Goodrick-Clarke, Green, Simmons, Donnell O'Brien, Phipps, Meakes.