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Gallagher-Prime Minister
Marcus Smith should become the second youngest Harlequins player to reach 200 appearances when he runs out on The Stoop against Saracens on Sunday, aged 27 years and 253 days.
It took just over nine years for him to reach his double century, with Smith making his debut as an 18-year-old during the 2017/18 season.
England Teammate Fin Baxter is also welcomed into the starting XV, after 10 months on the sidelines. It’s got Sam Riley in the whore and Ollie Streeter on the side of the stubborn head for company in the front row.
James Dun and Kieran Treadwell continue their second-row partnership, while Jack Kenningham starts at blindside and Seb Driscoll is named at openside.
In the absence of Chandler Cunningham-South (ankle), Lucas Schmid continues at No.8 after strong back-to-back performances against Sale Sharks and RC Vannes.
Will Porter returns to the starting line-up to partner Smith in the half-backs.
Bryn Bradley and Luke Northmore continue their center combination, while a menacing backline of skipper Cadan Murley, Rodrigo Isgro and George Furbank has been named for the London derby.
Jason Gilmore opted for a six-two bench.
Harlequins team vs Saracens:
15. George Furbank (3)
14. Rodrigo Isgro (28)
13. Luke Northmore (102)
12. Bryn Bradley (40)
11. Adan Murley (C) (155)
10. Marcus Smith (199)
9. Will Porter (64)
1. Finn Baxter (77)
2. Sam Riley (87)
3. Ollie Streeter (17)
4. James Dunn (5)
5. Kieran Treadwell (32)
6. Jack Kenningham (102)
7. Seb Driscoll (12)
8. Lucas Schmid (16)
16. Jimmy Staples (7)
17. Will Hobson (44)
18. Pedro Delgado (22)
19. Elliot Williams (13)
20. Harry Browne (20)
21. Will Evans (137)
22. Lucas Friday (23)
23. Nick David (91)
