In the pack, Nick Easter returns to the back row at number eight and replaces Chris Hala'Ufia, who drops to the bench. The back division is unchanged, with a hamstring injury once again ruling out Andrew Mehrtens for the fourth week in a row.

With Hala'Ufia amongst the replacements, it means there is no place for Ugo Monye.

"Following our exit from the European Challenge Cup last weekend it means we can focus all our efforts on our remaining league fixtures and look to secure a top six finish," said Dean Richards, NEC Harlequins Director of Rugby. "Tomorrow is a crucial game for us in terms of achieving that objective and one we have prepared hard for throughout this week."

"We've had a good run of results just recently, but that'll count for nothing if we're not at the top of our game at the Recreation Ground tomorrow, which remains one of the toughest places for visiting teams to go and get a result."

The full team is as follows:

15. Mike Brown
14. David Strettle
13. Hal Luscombe
12. Stuart Abbott
11. Simon Keogh
10. Adrian Jarvis
9. Andy Gomarsall
1. Aston Croall
2. Tani Fuga
3. Mike Ross
4. Ollie Kohn
5. Nicolas Spanghero
6. Andre Vos
7. Paul Volley (Capt.)
8. Nick Easter

Replacements:
16. Jimmy Richards
17. Ricky Nebbett
18. Jim Evans
19. Will Skinner
20. Chris Hala'Ufia
21. Steve So'oialo
22. Mel Deane