Don't know what you were drinking but I didn't see Poolman !!!! I saw three number 23s and two number 22s on the pitch at the same time though. Took a bit of explaining to a few Quins fans near me as to why !!! I said it was an old Celtic lucky formular. They didn't wear it though.
Fafita doesn't do it for me either.

Positives:

• Browner got a good 60+ minute shift in, if not hugely influential.
• Poolman got a run from bench, looked lively.
• Loads of the young lads got game time against serious oppo, they know how much they need to improve now.
• We have pretty much a full team to come back in i.e. Gav, Macca, Wilko, Rolocks, Nathan, Ethienne, Rodders, Parks, Murphy, Dave McShaz & Griff to come back in..

Worries:

• Struggled badly to cope with the Heat, and the Power and Pace of Quins.
• Lost shape defensively far to easily, enabled Quins to set up mismatches for the quicker players.
• Flavs came on for Jason in second half but went of quickly again after taking a bang
• Fifita looks big and strong in the jersey, but plays like an Ail player IMO. (looking to go to ground too quickly when carrying, didn't make much of an impact overall in attack or defence). May improve with games though..

Weather was nice for watching, if you were in the LV Stand otherwise Frazzle city if you were in the Ethiad....

connachtexile wrote: Anyone have anymore details about the Munster A clash?

Think its on Thursday afternoon in the Sportsground, they obviously don't want an attendance.

It was good experience for the guys and that's pretty much it. I know I grumbled about no home friendly this summer but if you look at our away form maybe having a few games away from the Sportsground and out of our comfortzone is exactly what we needed. Anyone have anymore details about the Munster A clash?

A weak Cardiff got smashed 78-10 by Bedford Blues, real stuff starts in two weeks time.

45-11 ft. Tough day at the office as expected but at least a debut try for Henshaw. Not much point dwelling on it, our team will look a lot different to that in 2 weeks time.

Roll on Cardiff on 1st September.

26-6 coming towards half time. No surprise really. Going to be a tough 2nd half. No comparison between the teams though Harlequins close to full strength, Connacht side with a lot of players you'd expect to see playing B&I team.

A Danny Care-less knock-on while diving over for a try as well.

7-0 down after 10 mins according to the Connacht facebook page

Greendragon wrote: I,ll be there sea_point.

Good stuff, suspect we'll see some more crawl out of the wood work..

Going to be a tough day for the lads, 31c and humid as hell....

The Irish Times has Cooney at 1, but Buckley at 3.

Either way, confusion abounds.

I still have no idea who played in our front row from last week. :blush:

Was tempted to travel down, but tied by other commitments.

Thats a strong Quins side, actually has me a bit worried, not to be too negative, but with the number of inexperienced players we are putting out, we would be doing well to keep it respectable and to avoid injuries.

On the flip side, a great chance for the younger members of the squad to put their hands up when this fixture comes around again in the HC.

I,ll be there sea_point.

Any other UK based Clan heading to the Stoop tomorrow?

See Quins are doing a double header with half their squad involved in a match against Championship side London Scottish kicking off early (12.15), they definitely have set out their strongest squad to face us though...

HARLEQUINS NAME SQUADS FOR DOUBLE HEADER FRIENDLIES
17 August 2012 11:50am

Harlequins have named both squads for this Saturday's pre-season double header at The Stoop.

In the first of the day's fixtures, Harlequins take on RFU Championship side, London Scottish at 12.15pm

Ollie Lindsay-Hague joins Seb Stegmann and Miles Mantella in the back three, while Charlie Walker and new signing Ben Botica combine in the centres. Rory Clegg and new Academy recruit, Henry Taylor complete the backs.

In the forwards, Nic Mayhew, Rob Buchanan and Will Collier make up the front row, with Sam Twomey and Pete Browne completing the first five. Captain Will Skinner is joined in the back row with Tom Guest and Academy graduate Joe Trayfoot.

Harlequins team to face London Scottish
15. Ollie Lindsay-Hague
14.Seb Stegmann
13. Charlie Walker
12. Ben Botica
11. Miles Mantella
10. Rory Clegg
9. Henry Taylor

1. Nic Mayhew
2. Rob Buchanan
3. Will Collier
4. Sam Twomey
5. Pete Browne
6. Joe Trayfoot
7. Will Skinner
8. Tom Guest

Replacements to follow

In the afternoon's second fixture, Harlequins take on Heineken Cup pool rivals Connacht at 14.45.

Ross Chisholm starts at Full-Back with Tom Williams and Sam Smith on either wing. The regular partnership of Jordan Turner-Hall and George Lowe start in the centres with Nick Evans and Danny Care at half back.

In the forwards, Joe Gray starts at hooker, with Joe Marler and James Johnston either side of him. Olly Kohn and captain George Robson combine in the second row. Nick Easter starts at number 8, with Maurie Fa'asavalu and Luke Wallace completing the forwards.

Harlequins team to face Connacht
15. Ross Chisholm
14. Tom Williams
13. George Lowe
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. Sam Smith
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. Luke Wallace
8. Nick Easter

Jeez, you'd think they were mad at us or something.

It will be hard to resit to that team

Harlequins team to face Connacht
15. Ross Chisholm
14. Tom Williams
13. George Lowe
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. Sam Smith
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. Luke Wallace
8. Nick Easter

Replacements to follow