Harlequins have issued a statement of intent ahead Sunday's crunch Premiership clash with Sale Sharks by naming Tom Guest at number eight ahead of England's Nick Easter.
The 23-year-old England Sevens star, a revelation this season during Easters absence through international duty, starts along with hooker Tani Fuga and second-row James Percival, who were missing for the clash with London Irish.
The back-line remains unchanged as Quins look to counter the threat of the Sharks, who set to feature Sebastian Chabal, Andrew Sheridan and Jason White.
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But boss Dean Richards insists his side will be treating the biggest game of the season so far as if it is just another match.
"Although everyone associated with Harlequins knows how important this match is, the boys will be running out today in the right frame of mind," he said.
"You have to remember that each game is only as important as the last one, something I stress both to players and supporters.
"It is all about the mind set, and we will go out there again, like every match previously, and give it our all."
The full team is as follows:
15. Mike Brown
14. David Strettle
13. Ugo Monye
12. Tosh Masson
11. Tom Williams
10. Adrian Jarvis
9. Danny Care
1. Ceri Jones
2. Tani Fuga
3. Mike Ross
4. James Percival
5. George Robson
6. Chris Robshaw
7. Will Skinner (Capt.)
8. Tom Guest
Replacements:
16. Chris Brooker
17. John Brooks
18. Jim Evans
19. Nick Easter
20. Steven So'oialo
21. Chris Malone
22. De Wet Barry
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