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Harlequins' contract spree continues
By Josh Raisey
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.”
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Don't think you've watched enough. But let's see how the future pans out. I'm quietly confident we have a row of 10's lined uo who would each start in many really good teams.
Go to commentsHopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
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