NEC Harlequins make four changes to the team that started against Leicester Tigers last weekend, for this Saturday's (14th September 2002) game against Leeds Tykes in the Zurich Premiership, kick-off 3.00pm at the Stoop.
In the backline, Paul Burke returns at fly half having missed the game against Leicester last weekend. He replaces David Slemen. Scott Bemand replaces the injured Matthew Powell at scrum half and Bill Satala will make his first start in the Premiership. He comes in for the injured Chris Bell.
In the forwards, Keith Wood returns at hooker allowing Ace Tiatia to revert to the back row. This means that Luke Sherriff is amongst the replacements.
"We were disappointed with our performance against Leicester last weekend and will be looking to make some big improvements tomorrow," said Mark Evans, NEC Harlequins Chief Executive. "Leeds have got off to a good start with two wins at Headingley and they will be very confident. However, in front of our home crowd, who continue to give us fantastic support, we are confident that we can put in a good performance this weekend."
The full team is as follows:
15. Nathan Williams
14. Matt Moore
13. Will Greenwood
12. Bill Satala
11. Ben Gollings
10. Paul Burke
9. Scott Bemand
1. Jason Leonard (Capt.)
2. Keith Wood
3. Laurent Gomez
4. Karl Rudzki
5. Bill Davison
6. Ace Tiatia
7. Pat Sanderson
8. Tony Diprose
Replacements:
16. Tani Fuga
17. Bruce Starr
18. Jim Evans
19. Simon Miall
20. Luke Sherriff
21. Rob Jewell
22. Nick Greenstock