Final Team - Flood on bench

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15 Geordan Murphy (c)
14 Horacio Agulla
13 Manusamoa Tuilagi
12 Anthony Allen
11 Alesana Tuilagi
10 George Ford
9 Ben Youngs
1 Marcos Ayerza
2 George Chuter
3 Dan Cole
4 George Skivington
5 Geoff Parling
6 Steve Mafi
7 Julian Salvi
8 Thomas Waldrom

Replacements
16 Tom Youngs
17 Logovi'i Mulipola
18 Martin Castrogiovanni
19 Graham Kitchener
20 Craig Newby
21 Sam Harrison
22 Toby Flood
23 Scott Hamilton

[Daveyboy]

7 & 10 looked to be the only positions with any uncertainty over selection.

So now we know!

Not too shabby, I would say.

[watsonjm]

I expect Flood will be replaced by 12trees be4 KO.

If he's not 100% whats the point in having him on the bench covering 3 postitions?

[rocktop51]

No surprises for Quins

Harlequins include Ugo Monye and Danny Care in the starting line-up on their return from injury in the only changes to the team that defeated Northampton Saints in the semi-final a fortnight ago.

Harlequins
15 Mike Brown
14 Tom Williams
13 George Lowe
12 Jordan Turner-Hall
11 Ugo Monye
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 (c)
8 Nick Easter

Replacements
16 Rob Buchanan
17 Mark Lambert
18 Will Collier
19 Tomas Vallejos
20 Tom Guest
21 Karl Dickson
22 Rory Clegg
23 Matt Hopper

[silverfish]

No surprises except Flood. If he was fit surely he'd start, if he's not fit it would be a huge risk to bring him on.

[Soggypitch]

I agree, if Flood was fit he would start. If he's not properly fit then 12T is a better option on the bench.

[jgriffin]

You are all assuming
1 Ford is actually 100% fit and a 75% fit Flood is cover.
2 RC is telling the truth
3 12T is fit.

Ford could be carrying an injury, Flood half-crocked and 12T injured in training!

[mike]

Thats a proper conspiracy theory ! .I thought Cockerill was being stupid again -I am obviously wrong .

[kpb]

Really nervous now,who has the upper hand up front? Nervous for Ford but I'm sure he will be fine.

[tigerinthestix]

Keep the faith (as Bill would say ) George made a pretty good fist of it v. Sarries - I think he'll be fine (shall I get me coat now? )

[Tigerpete]

Looking forward to young Ford bossing the game tomorrow. TIIIIIIGGEEEEEEERRRSSSS.....

[GT1]

IMHO the game may well be decided by the replacements. It's going to be a very hot day on that pitch & our bench looks stronger/better than Quins. See you all there!!

[bluntiger]

IMHO the game may well be decided by the replacements. It's going to be a very hot day on that pitch & our bench looks stronger/better than Quins. See you all there!!

Especially in the pack. A virtual International replacement front row, plus Kitchener and Newby will only strengthen the team as the players start to tire. If we are in touch (within 6 points or so) on the hour mark, then I believe we will go on and win it!

[GT1]

Exactly BT

[iceman_19]

You are all assuming
1 Ford is actually 100% fit and a 75% fit Flood is cover.
2 RC is telling the truth
3 12T is fit.

Ford could be carrying an injury, Flood half-crocked and 12T injured in training!

Thank goodness Staunton is still knocking around then!!

Actually, always an interesting point - if the three you mention AND Staunton were injured in training, who do you think would start at 10? Geordan? Youngs (used to be a 10 at school)?