Harlequins face tough Toulouse challenge in Investec Champions Cup semi-final

Harlequins face a daunting task as they prepare to take on Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday. The Premiership side will need a “10 out of 10 performance” according to scrum-half Danny Care if they are to overcome the five-time champions.

After a thrilling 42-41 victory against Bordeaux-Begles in the quarter-finals, Harlequins are gearing up for their first Champions Cup semi-final. Care, who replaces Will Porter in the starting XV, emphasized the importance of giving their all and sticking to their gameplan against the formidable Toulouse side.

Despite facing a tough challenge, Harlequins are determined to replicate their impressive performance in Bordeaux and defy the odds once again. Center Luke Northmore and prop Joe Marler are the two changes in the starting lineup for Harlequins as they aim to secure a spot in the final.

Toulouse, on the other hand, have named a strong side led by the dangerous half-back duo of Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack. With Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn also in the mix, Toulouse will be a formidable opponent for Harlequins.

A victory for Harlequins would see them make history as the competition’s first new finalists since 2021. Despite being underdogs, Care and his teammates are ready to give it their all and make their mark in the semi-final clash.

The stage is set for an epic showdown between Harlequins and Toulouse, with a spot in the final at stake. Rugby fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams battle it out for a chance to lift the prestigious Champions Cup trophy.