By MG
January 20 2023

Mouthwatering game in prospect as Quins host South Africa's Sharks in the final Pool A game of the Champions Cup which was formerly for European teams.

The first game on the shores of the Indian Ocean was an entertaining affair -  played in somewhat warmer conditions than what will be on offer at a packed  Stoop. Kick off 1.00..

Quins lost in Natal 39-31,  but with  five minutes left it looked as though five points might be theirs.  Josh Bassett's second try got his side to within one point of victory with Sharks down to 13 as Bongi Mbonambi was shown a yellow and  Ox Nche a red. However,  Boeta Chamberlain scored in the final minute to seal the win for the home side.

Sharks arrive having already qualified and unbeaten with 14 points to their name which may, or may not, make life easier for Quins who have 7 points and will guarantee a qualifying last eight place if they win.

Two changes for Quins with Dino Lamb at blindside and Josh Bassett back on the wing.

Quins: 1. Joe Marler 2. Jack Walker 3. Wilco Louw 4. Stephan Lewies 5. Irne Herbst 6. Dino Lamb  7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt - captain 9. Danny Care 10. Marcus Smith 11. Josh Bassett 12. Andre Esterhuizen 13. Joe Marchant 14. Cadan Murley 15. Nick David

Replacements 16. George Head 17. Fin Baxter 18. Simon Kerrod 19. Tom Lawday 20. Luke Wallace 21. Scott Steele 22. Tommy Allan 23. Oscar Beard.