Harlequins have named their squad for Saturday's opening Premiership Rugby Cup match against Hartpury University at The Stoop.

The matchday 23 has an exciting blend of youth and experience with 11 Senior Academy players selected in a squad which features 398 first-team appearances, and three players in line for their Harlequins debut.

Up-front Argentinian prop Santiago Garcia Botta packs down alongside promising hooker Nathan Jibulu and debutant Lovejoy Chawatama. George Hammond and Matas Jurevicius form an exciting second-row partnership, with Zach Carr and Will Trenholm providing firepower on the flanks. Archie White captains the squad from number eight.

The backline features four Senior Academy players, with halves pairing Jake Murray and Connor Slevin, alongside Bryn Bradley at inside centre and Cassius Cleaves on the right wing. Oscar Beard starts on the left wing for his 29th first-team appearance, with Academy graduate Hayden Hyde at outside centre and new signing Cameron Anderson at fullback.

Hooker Jack Musk, prop Jordan Els and back-row Tom Lawday add experience to an exciting group of Impact Players, with second-row Harry Browne and wing Roma Zheng set for their first-team debut.

Director of Rugby Billy Millard commented: "Saturday is a great opportunity for our younger players to make a strong impact and gain critical game time. We've got good depth in our squad and we're excited to get started."

Harlequins Starting XV:

1. Santiago Garcia Botta 2. Nathan Jibulu 3. Lovejoy Chawatama 4. George Hammond 5. Matas Jurevicius 6. Zach Carr 7. Will Trenholm 8. Archie White (Captain) 9. Jake Murray 10. Connor Slevin 11. Oscar Beard 12. Bryn Bradley 13. Hayden Hyde 14. Cassius Cleaves 15. Cameron Anderson

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Impact Players: 16. Jack Musk 17. Jordan Els 18. Will Hobson 19. Harry Browne 20. Tom Lawday 21. Charlie Clare 22. Jamie Benson 23. Roma Zheng

Kick off is at 3pm and tickets are available here.