In the back division, Hal Luscombe has recovered from the injury he sustained against Manu Samoa last month (17th August) and partners Jordan Turner-Hall in the midfield. Luscombe's return means Ugo Monye switches to the left wing in place of Simon Keogh, who is amongst the replacements. Chris Malone will make his Quins Premiership debut at fly half.

In the pack, Aston Croall is preferred to short-term signing Christophe Laurent at hooker, while Academy player Chris Robshaw makes his Premiership debut in the back row. Will Skinner is on the bench, having recovered from the injury he picked up against Bristol a fortnight ago (1st September).

"This season we will be looking to build on our mid-table finish in the league last year," said Dean Richards, Harlequins Director of Rugby. "We have worked hard during pre-season and key players have returned back from injury just in time for the start of the Guinness Premiership campaign."

"London Irish only finished two points above us last year so I think the game tomorrow looks set to be a thrilling encounter. They possess a strong attacking side, while under the leadership of their captain Bob Casey they are set to be a very difficult team to play against."

The full team is as follows:

15. Mike Brown
14. Tom Williams
13. Hal Luscombe
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. Ugo Monye
10. Chris Malone
9. Danny Care
1. Ceri Jones
2. Aston Croall
3. Mike Ross
4. Ollie Kohn
5. Jim Evans
6. Chris Robshaw
7. Paul Volley (Capt.)
8. Tom Guest

Replacements:
16. Christophe Laurent
17. Ricky Nebbett
18. Nicolas Spanghero
19. Phil Davies
20. Will Skinner
21. Simon Keogh
22. Tosh Masson