Fiji Sun

Radradra to Square Off With Marchant

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It will be an internatio­nal battle in the centres as Joe Marchant and Semi Radradra square off in an enticing Premiershi­p battle in the Harlequins versus Bristol Bears today at the Twickenham Stoop, England.

The Flying Fijian, Radradra has endured a testing run of injuries that has limited him to just three appearance­s this season.

However, he has hit the ground sprinting, scoring twice and assisting another.

Marchant will be well aware of the threat the Fijian possesses, but he has been in fine form himself.

The Englishman is on a fourgame streak where he is yet to miss a tackle despite coming up against some strong opposition. He has scored three tries and assisted two in the Premiershi­p.

Harlequins bounced back from their defeat in Durban to the Sharks to defeat Racing 92 14-10 in their second Champions Cup game of the season.

They (Harlequins) have won

their last four Premiershi­p matches, defeating Sale Sharks, London Irish, Gloucester and Bath.

Meanwhile, Bristol Bears last won in the League in September. Newcastle Falcons, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Northampto­n Saints, Saracens, and Sale picked up wins over the Bears.

Bristol Bears coached by Pat Lam side enjoyed success in the Challenge Cup, defeating Perpignan 5- 19 and Zebre 35-19 this month.

“It’s a big challenge for us – we’ve got to keep working hard, keep making improvemen­ts,” Lam said.

“It’s an exciting game in front of a sold out Stoop and one we’re looking forward to,” he said.

Harlequins won their last three fixtures against Bristol; the latest when they ran in six tries in a 3826 victory against Bristol when they met at the Ashton Gate.

 ?? Photo: Bristol Bears ?? Former Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra.
Photo: Bristol Bears Former Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra.

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