SOUTH AFRICAN COETZEE WILL RAISE STANDARDS

STEFAN Coetzee makes his first start for Newcastle Red Bulls when they make the Gallagher PREM trip to Harlequins.

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The South African scored with his first touch of the ball having come on for his debut at home to Northampton Saints last weekend, less than a week after arriving from the Pumas.

He forms part of a back line which also sees Elliott Obatoyinbo returning from a head knock, with Liam Williams (rib) and Boeta Chamberlain (hamstring) both missing out.

Newcastle go with the same forward pack, while there could be a Gallagher PREM debut for wing Nathan Greenwood, who has scored four tries in his nine cup outings.

Head coach Alan Dickens said: “Harlequins had a great win over Saracens in their last home game, and even though last weekend’s match at Exeter didn’t go their way we know they'll be after a reaction on Saturday.