Harlequins start their 2007/08 Guinness A League campaign against Gloucester at Imber Court tonight (Monday 8th October), kick-off 7.45pm.
In the pack, Aston Croall starts at hooker alongside John Brooks and Ricky Nebbett in the front row, while summer signing James Percival is in the second row where he partners Nicolas Spanghero. Tongan international Chris Hala'Ufia starts at number eight, with Will Skinner and Phil Davies making up the rest of the back row.
In the back division, Scotland Under 19 scrum half Matthew Heeks makes a guest appearance for Quins and wears the number nine jersey, with Academy player Ryan Manyika at fly half. Seb Jewell moves into the midfield to partner Tosh Masson, while Esher players Stuart Turton, Ian Barnes and Chuck Baumberg all feature in the side.
Chris Brooker has recovered from the shoulder injury he picked up in pre-season and is on the bench, along with short-term signing Diego Zarzosa.
The full team is as follows:
15. Charlie Amesbury
14. Seb Stegmann
13. Tosh Masson
12. Seb Jewell
11. Stuart Turton
10. Ryan Manyika
9. Matthew Heeks
1. John Brooks
2. Aston Croall
3. Ricky Nebbett
4. James Percival
5. Nicolas Spanghero
6. Phil Davies
7. Will Skinner
8. Chris Hala'Ufia
Replacements:
16. Diego Zarzosa
17. Chris Brooker
18. George Robson
19. Tom Sargeant
20. Ian Barnes
21. Chuck Baumberg
*NB - The cost to watch tonight's match will be
£5 (cash only) for adults, though it is free of charge for Under 16s to attend as it is for 2007/08 Quins season ticket holders. However, season ticket holders will be required to show their season ticket booklet in order to get into the ground free of charge.
Directions to the ground can be found on the Imber Court Sports Club
website.