Exeter vs Harlequins team news: Feyi-Waboso returns as Jenkins and Hooper miss out

Exeter vs Harlequins team news brings a return for England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who starts at Sandy Park on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Chiefs are without Dafydd Jenkins and Tom Hooper, while Harlequins make three changes for the Premiership Rugby meeting. Kick-off is at 3pm GMT on Saturday 31 October.

Jack Walker, Simon Kerrod and Nick David come into the visitors’ starting XV as Quins seek a second successive league victory.

Exeter team news: Feyi-Waboso back on the wing

Feyi-Waboso’s selection follows the positive training update covered in our earlier report on his return from injury.

His availability is a boost for Exeter and England ahead of the November internationals. He starts on the right wing, with Olly Woodburn on the left and Will Haydon-Wood at full-back.

Exeter’s team announcement confirms Jenkins and Hooper miss out after picking up knocks against Bristol. Lewis Pearson and Harry Wilson start at lock, while Jack Yeandle captains the side.

Stephen Varney starts at scrum-half alongside Harvey Skinner. Henry Slade and Will Butt form the centre partnership.

Harlequins team news: David makes first start of the season

Nick David makes his first start of the campaign on the right wing, joining George Furbank and captain Cadan Murley in the back three.

Walker returns at hooker and Kerrod starts at tighthead alongside Fin Baxter. Marcus Smith and Will Porter retain the half-back places.

Harlequins’ announcement confirms a bench containing six forwards and two backs. Lucas Friday and Rodrigo Isgró provide the backline cover.

Both sides seek momentum before the break

The clubs approach this match after contrasting results last weekend. Exeter lost 20–7 at Bristol, while Harlequins beat Saracens 33–15, as covered in our Premiership Rugby results roundup.

Quins will want to carry that derby performance into an away fixture. For Exeter, Feyi-Waboso’s return strengthens their attacking options, although the absence of Jenkins and Hooper forces changes in the pack.

Exeter starting XV and replacements

Exeter: 15 Will Haydon-Wood; 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Will Butt, 11 Olly Woodburn; 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Stephen Varney; 1 Nika Abuladze, 2 Jack Yeandle (captain), 3 Josh Iosefa-Scott; 4 Lewis Pearson, 5 Harry Wilson; 6 Ethan Roots, 7 Ross Vintcent, 8 Greg Fisilau.

Replacements: 16 Max Norey, 17 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 18 Bachuki Tchumbadze, 19 Joe Bailey, 20 Kane James, 21 Sam Wolstenholme, 22 Ben Hammersley, 23 Zack Wimbush.

Harlequins starting XV and replacements

Harlequins: 15 George Furbank; 14 Nick David, 13 Luke Northmore, 12 Bryn Bradley, 11 Cadan Murley (captain); 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Will Porter; 1 Fin Baxter, 2 Jack Walker, 3 Simon Kerrod; 4 James Dun, 5 Kieran Treadwell; 6 Jack Kenningham, 7 Seb Driscoll, 8 Lucas Schmid.

Replacements: 16 Sam Riley, 17 Will Hobson, 18 Ollie Streeter, 19 Elliot Williams, 20 Harry Browne, 21 Will Evans, 22 Lucas Friday, 23 Rodrigo Isgró.

Exeter vs Harlequins TV channel and kick-off time

Exeter host Harlequins at Sandy Park on Saturday 31 October, with kick-off at 3pm GMT. Harlequins confirm live coverage on TNT Sports.

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