The forward pack sees Chris Brooker restored to the starting line up at hooker continuing the rotation policy, with Joe Gray on the bench. James Johnston joins Brooker alongside Joe Marler in the front row. Olly Kohn returns from injury partnering George Robson in the second row, with Nick Easter returning from missing the Exeter victory. Tom Guest continues his return from injury on the bench after starting his first game since September against Exeter.
The remainder of the bench sees Mark Lambert covering the front row with Joe Gray and Tim Fairbrother. Tomas Vallejos will look to impact from the bench after two bruising performances in five days through the Christmas period. Richard Bolt, Benjamin Urdapilleta and Sam Smith provide the cover for the backline.
Harlequins team to face Northampton Saints:
15. Mike Brown
14. Tom Williams
13. Matt Hopper
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. Ugo Monye
10. Rory Clegg
9. Danny Care
1. Joe Marler
2. Chris Brooker
3. James Johnston
4. Olly Kohn
5. George Robson
6. Chris Robshaw (c)
7. Luke Wallace
8. Nick Easter
Replacements
16. Joe Gray
17. Mark Lambert
18. Tim Fairbrother
19. Tomas Vallejos
20. Tom Guest
21. Richard Bolt
22. Benjamin Urdapilleta
23. Sam Smith
Quins will be back at The Stoop to welcome Gloucester in the Heineken Cup on the Saturday 14th January, Kick off 6pm. Tickets are still avaliable and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the ticket office on 0871 527 1315
