Marcus Smith to break Harlequins record, Baxter back vs Saracens

Marcus Smith is set to become the second youngest Harlequins player to reach 200 appearances when he runs out at The Stoop against Saracens on Sunday, aged 27 years and 253 days.

It has taken the fly-half just over nine years to reach his double century, with Smith having made his debut as an 18-year-old during the 2017/18 season.

England teammate Fin Baxter is welcomed back to the starting XV, too, after a 10-month spell on the sidelines. He has Sam Riley at hooker and Ollie Streeter on the tighthead side for company in the front row.

James Dun and Kieran Treadwell continue their partnership in the second row, while Jack Kenningham starts on the blindside and Seb Driscoll is named on the openside.

In the absence of Chandler Cunningham-South (ankle), Lucas Schmid continues at No.8 after strong back-to-back performances against Sale Sharks and RC Vannes.

Will Porter returns to the starting line-up to partner Smith in the halfbacks.

Bryn Bradley and Luke Northmore continue their centre combination, while a threatening backfield of skipper Cadan Murley, Rodrigo Isgró and George Furbank are named for the London derby.

Jason Gilmore has opted for a six-two bench.

Harlequins team vs Saracens:

15. George Furbank (3)
14. Rodrigo Isgró (28)
13. Luke Northmore (102)
12. Bryn Bradley (40)
11. Cadan Murley (C) (155)
10. Marcus Smith (199)
9. Will Porter (64)
1. Fin Baxter (77)
2. Sam Riley (87)
3. Ollie Streeter (17)
4. James Dun (5)
5. Kieran Treadwell (32)
6. Jack Kenningham (102)
7. Seb Driscoll (12)
8. Lucas Schmid (16)

16. Jimmy Staples (7)
17. Will Hobson (44)
18. Pedro Delgado (22)
19. Elliot Williams (13)
20. Harry Browne (20)
21. Will Evans (137)
22. Lucas Friday (23)
23. Nick David (91)