To make up for last week’s disappointment against Leinster (10-42), the Ile-de-France staff opted for a major squad review for their second Champions Cup match against Harlequins on Sunday (6:30 p.m.).
After the heavy defeat on the lawn of Le Havre last Saturday against Leinster, victory is imperative for Laurent Travers and his men. With only four group games, all points count and winning against Harlequins is almost a mandatory mission. Disappointed with the performance of his players last weekend, the racing men’s coach chose to operate a high turnover.
Scottish fly-half Finn Rusell retains his starting position but changes companions at the hinge. It is Teddy Iribaren, who lacked playing time at the start of the season, who will find the number 9 on the back of his jersey. Also note the repositioning of Cameron Woki in the 3rd line for this match.
The composition of Racing 92: 1. Gogichashvili 2. Tarrit 3. Alo 4. Bresler 5. Sanconnie 6. Hemery 7. Woki 8. Kamikamica 9. Iribaren 10. Russell 11. Taofifenua 12. Fickou 13. Saii 14. Wade 15. Freezing