Quins v Rhinos: Teams
Harlequins head coach Brian McDermott has announced an unchanged 19-man squad for the visit of Leeds Rhinos.
Last Updated: 12/06/10 8:14pm
Harlequins head coach Brian McDermott has announced an unchanged 19-man squad for the visit of Leeds Rhinos.
Quins joined three other Super League teams on 10 points following last week's 50-22 victory over the Crusaders that saw them run-in eight tries.
"Leeds is a huge game and we tend to get really up for them here at Harlequins," said McDermott.
"We've gone well for the last six weeks, had a blip against Wakefield but are in good form and still have a real chance of making the play-offs."
Rob Purdham remains absent following the tragic death of his brother Garry.
Leeds boss Brian McClennan has named hooker Paul McShane in his 19-man squad following his recall from Hull FC.
McShane made three appearances for the Airlie Birds but has returned to Headingley with the Rhinos short of eight first-team players.
England internationals Kevin Sinfield, Ryan Hall and Jamie Peacock are all unavailable this week whilst Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow, Ali Lauitiiti, Luke Burgess and Kallum Watkins are still sidelined by injuries.
Kyle Amor, who played for the Rhinos U20 side last weekend after returning from Whitehaven, is in the squad along with Academy youngsters Tom Bush, Chris Clarkson and Luke Ambler.
"It has given some other players an opportunity to play this week and, whilst no-one will be making their debut, there are a few guys who are getting a chance to play only their second or third Super League games," said McClennan.
"That is an exciting factor for us as we want to give people the opportunity to play at the highest level and we believe that is an important part of a young player's development."
Harlequins RL squad: Bryan, Clubb, Dorn, Ellis, Esders, Gale, Howell, Krasniqi, May, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Melling, O'Callaghan, Orr, Randall, Sharp, Temata, Ward, Wilkes, Williamson.
Leeds squad: Webb, Donald, Delaney, Senior, Leuluai, Buderus, Jones-Buchanan, Diskin, Eastwood, Bailey, Kirke, Ablett, Pitts, Amor, Ambler, McShane, Bush, Clarkson, Smith.