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Harlequins v Les Catalans

Harlequins, who take on Catalans Dragons still looking for their first point at the Twickenham Stoop, are boosted by the return of club captain Rob Purdham.

Quins have the worst defence and the least potent attack in Super League but Purdham, who has missed the last four matches with a shoulder injury, believes last week?s 16-6 defeat at St Helens was a sign of better things to come.

?I?ve really noticed some improvement in our team in the last couple of weeks and I want to help take that to another level on Friday,? he said.

Quins also welcome back hooker Chad Randall and centre Zeb Luisi while Catalans coach Mick Potter has identified former Canberra favourite Mark McLinden as the chief danger to his side.

?Harlequins played very well against St Helens last weekend and it may be that they are just hitting their straps right now.? said Potter.

?I think they will be tough competitors, particularly with McLinden at full-back.?

Harlequins RL v Catalans Dragons, Twickenham Stoop, Friday April 14 2006

Harlequins RL 18-man squad: Bradley-Qalilawa, Budworth, Clubb, Dorn, Gafa, Heckenberg, Hopkins, Leuluai, Lucky Luisi, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, McLinden, Mills, Purdham, Randall, Smith, Tookey, Weisner, Williams.

Catalans Dragons 18-man squad: Beattie, Berthezene, Casty, Dobson, Fakir, Fellous, Guigue, Guisset, Hughes, Jampy, Martins, Mounis, Murphy, Rinaldi, Rudder, Touxagas, Verges, Wilson.

Referee: S Ganson