Leigh Halfpenny set for Harlequins debut with Marcus Smith on bench

Leigh Halfpenny will make his competitive Harlequins debut on Sunday against Sale Sharks in the first round of the Gallagher Premiership.

The Welsh great will be one of two debutants at the Salford Community Stadium with Samoa tighthead Titi Lamositele also in the starting XV.

Following an intense summer with England and a limited pre-season as a result, flyhalf Marcus Smith has to contend with the bench.

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Jarrod Evans will start in the No10 jersey, completing a halfback partnership with Will Porter.

The match will be a milestone for flanker Jack Kenningham and winger Nick David, who will both make their 50th appearance for Quins.

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Gallagher Premiership

Sale

12 - 11

Full-time

Harlequins

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Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson said: “Sale is always a tough challenge, particularly at home, but we’re excited to start our season with a strong performance. The players have worked incredibly hard over pre-season, they’re ready for the challenge on Sunday and want to start the season on a positive note.”

Harlequins XV
1. Fin Baxter
2. Jack Walker
3. Titi Lamositele
4. Irne Herbst
5. Stephan Lewies
6. Jack Kenningham
7. Will Evans
8. Alex Dombrandt (Captain)
9. Will Porter
10. Jarrod Evans
11. Oscar Beard
12. Lennox Anyanwu
13. Luke Northmore
14. Nick David
15. Leigh Halfpenny

Replacements
16. Nathan Jibulu
17. Jordan Els
18. Simon Kerrod
19. Joe Launchbury
20. Dino Lamb
21. Danny Care
22. Marcus Smith
23. Cassius Cleaves