The former All-Black joined Harlequins in 2008 and, since making his debut against Saracens, has accumulated over 1,000 points for the club in 99 appearances.

Both Mike Brown and captain, Chris Robshaw start after recovering from injury while on international duty with England and take their familiar roles at full-back and flanker respectively.

Matt Hopper starts at outside centre, partnering Jordan Turner-Hall. Turner-Hall's regular centre partner, George Lowe lines up on the wing.

The forwards are unchanged from the eight that lined up in the Premiership final in May.

Ben Botica, who joined the club in July, is named among the replacements.

Harlequins team to face London Wasps

15. Mike Brown
14. Tom Williams
13. Matt Hopper
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. George Lowe
10. Nick Evans
9. Danny Care

1. Joe Marler
2. Joe Gray
3. James Johnston
4. Olly Kohn
5. George Robson
6. Maurie Fa'asavalu
7. Chris Robshaw ©
8. Nick Easter

Replacements

16. Rob Buchanan
17. Mark Lambert
18. Will Collier
19. Charlie Matthews
20. Tom Guest
21. Karl Dickson
22. Ben Botica
23. Ross Chisholm