Harlequins' contract spree continues

Harlequins flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to sign a new deal with the club.

In the space of a week, Quins have tied down back-three stars Cadan Murley, Cassius Cleaves and Tyrone Green, and scrum-half Will Porter, and Evans now makes it five.

The 27-year-old has signed the deal off the back of a standout season for the club, where he was named supporters’ player, players’ player and men’s player of the year.

This could be another memorable season for the jackaling maestro, who is four appearances shy of making 100 in Quins quarters.

Though uncapped still, Evans' Quins team-mate Danny Care recently said that the flanker would "take to international rugby just fine" when speaking to RugbyPass, but admitted that it is a very competitive position in Steve Borthwick's squad. He nevertheless continues to be one of the premier flankers in the Premiership, topping the league's tackle charts last season and winning the second-most turnovers.

“I’m excited to sign my new deal,” Evans said.

“I love playing for the coaches who’ve put time and effort into my development, and I feel like London and theclub is my home - I don’t want that to change.

“I feel appreciated at this club. I have a great relationship with the fans and the rest of the squad - I love going into work every day, putting on the shirt and playing at the Stoop.

“On a personal level, last year was the best of my career and I knew I wanted to keep stepping forward with this badge on my chest. We have a load of youngsters coming through, who’ll continue to push the club forward and hopefully we can create a lot more memories, and ultimately lift more silverware.”

Quins head coach Danny Wilson added: “Will has been one of our many standout performers during my time at the club and we are all delighted he’ll remain a Harlequin for seasons to come.

“He’s a consistent performer, who's held in high regard by everyone in and outside of the squad and the awards he earned at the end of last season speak for themselves.

“He’s loved by our supporters because of his desire and hunger every time he steps out onto the pitch. Will fights for every ball and doesn’t look to take a backwards step, he’s an important member of our group.”