LUCAS Schmid’s 22nd birthday wish came true when Jason Gilmore took him aside in training and told him he would be wearing the No.8 jersey against Vannes.
■By GARY FITZGERALD

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Harlequins v Vannes

Today. Kick-off 1pm, Twickenham Stoop

Today, the outstanding young forward talent aims to repay his head coach’s faith by trying to help raise the spirit at The Stoop with a much-needed victory.
Three opening Premiership defeats have seen some dark clouds gather over Harlequins. But at least they have the chance to break from domestic woes when their Fren...