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Tyrone Green decision has huge bearing on his international future
By Josh Raisey
Tyrone Green has become the latest Harlequins player to sign a contract extension at the club.
The 26-year-old is the fourth player to commit their future to the London outfit in the space of a week, following Cadan Murley, Will Porter and Cassius Cleaves.
The South African back arrived at the Stoop in 2020, winning the Gallagher Premiership in his first season, and has gone on to make 78 appearances, scoring 25 times.
Green still aspires to play for the Springboks, who he represented at U20 level, but is open to playing for England in the future.
Though Quins have not specified the length of his new deal, it will extend into 2025 when he qualifies to represent England on residency. As he will be based in the Premiership, he will therefore be eligible to play for either Steve Borthwick's side and Rassie Erasmus', as the Springboks select overseas players.
“It’s good to put pen to paper. I’m happy here, so it was an easy decision. The boys are great, and my family is settled – it feels like a second home,” said Green.
“Harlequins supporters are die-hard fans and running out in front of them is always an amazing feeling.
“The stadium is always packed out and they create such a noise. It gives you such a buzz and a boost as a player when you’re about to start the match.”
Quins head coach Danny Wilson added: “Tyrone is an outstanding rugby player who gives everything he has to the shirt, every time he steps out on the pitch.
“We’ve all seen he’s an unbelievable finisher and such a threat with the ball in hand, but his commitment in defence and work rate off the ball is second to none, making him one of the top full-backs in the Premiership.
“We’re all delighted Tyrone has committed his future to the club.”
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I don't think this is going to happen and personally, I don't believe it should. The whole new Enhanced Player Squad (EPS) contracts can only be awarded to EQPs signed to Premiership teams (not sure about Championship sides). The Prem clubs are not going to be agreeable to any changes that see their best players heading off to France/Japan etc. Personally, I believe the Prem should be ring-fenced further with even tighter restrictions on the number of foreign players clubs can have on their books. If the RFU are serious about development pathways, then the Prem and Championship should be establish as the best nurseries for developing emerging EQP.
Completely agree. Really disappointed that we're unlikely to see more of the England A/U20 cohort against Japan this week. Seems a perfect opportunity to get some of them on off the bench for 20-mins or so. The disparity between the starting 15 and the bench has been one of the biggest issues this Autumn.
Another hot topic atm., though I'm not sure who you'd replace him with. Someone, somewhere mentioned making George Ford captain, but that creates a whole other set of issues regarding you-know-who. Agree about looking at some alternative 12/13 options. Can't see Borthwick drifting too far from Furbank at FB with Steward covering for high-kicking opposition.
Go to commentsHe didn't say that. He said that he still thought Ireland were the best team in the world, and he is entitled to say that.
After the NZ series Foster said the TMO handed the series to Ireland. He said the same after the RWC final. NZ always blame others for their losses.
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