Harlequins secured a convincing 36-19 bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, handing the hosts their record losing streak in front of 12,000 spectators.
Last year’s meeting at The Stoop was a madcap 40-36 affair but perhaps Quins’ recent win over Saracens is a sign of things to come for Danny Wilson’s side.
Northampton Saints overcame a strong challenge from Harlequins to secure a 33-29 victory in Round 3 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season at cinch Stadium, Franklin’s Gardens.
Joe Marler will miss the start of the Gallagher Premiership season and is in a race to be fit for England’s autumn internationals after breaking his foot during the summer tour of New Zealand.
Beard is hoping Quins can fight their way into the Premiership's top four - and is also looking at the bigger picture as he targets a place on the plane to New Zealand.