European Rugby Challenge Cup: Timisoara Saracens 3-42 Harlequins

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Charlie Walker opened his try account for the season with his brace against Timisoara.

European Rugby Challenge Cup

Timisoara Saracens (3) 3

Pens: Calafeteanu

Harlequins (21) 42

Tries: Ward, Merrick, Morris, Walker 2, Marchant Cons: Jackson 6

Harlequins moved to the top of European Challenge Cup pool five with a six-try bonus-point thrashing of Romanian side Timisoara Saracens.

Dave Ward, George Merrick and Aaron Morris scored converted tries to give Quins a half-time buffer, with Valentin Calefeteanu's penalty the only reply.

Charlie Walker's double secured the bonus point, before Joe Marchant touched down the visitors' sixth try.

Edinburgh can return to top spot with victory against Stade Francais.

Timisoara Saracens: Fercu; Shennan, Sefanaia, Kinikinilau, Tangimana; Umaga, Calafeteanu; Aholelei, Capatana, Pungea, Popirlan, Drenceanu, Morrison, Ianus, Burcea (capt).

Replacements: Radoi, Militaru, Maris, Muresan, Lazar, Conache, Manumua, Lemnaru.

Harlequins: Morris; Walker, Marchant, Stanley, Alofa; Jackson, Care (capt); Marler, Ward, Sinckler, Merrick, Matthews, Naoupu, J Chisholm, Clifford.

Replacements: Buchanan, Evans, Jones, South, Shields, Mulchrone, Swiel, Hopper.

Referee: Lloyd Linton (Scotland)

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