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#Post#: 38409--------------------------------------------------
Lasike re-signs
DIR By: TootingQuin
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:01 am
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DESTRUCTIVE USA INTERNATIONAL AND EX-NFL STAR PAUL LASIKE HAS
COMMITTED HIS FUTURE TO HARLEQUINS.
First arriving at The Stoop in the summer of 2018 from Major
League Rugby side the Utah Warriors, Lasike has fast become a
first fan favourite and a key cog in the new Quins era,
regularly seen punching holes in Gallagher Premiership and
European defences.
Lasike, 29, previously played in the NFL with the Chicago Bears
between 2015 and 2017 before embarking on a career in rugby
union.
On signing on for more with Harlequins, Lasike said: “I’m
delighted to re-commit to Quins. I’ve loved the last two seasons
here wearing the Quarters and running out at The Stoop. The boys
and the supporters are some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I’m
thrilled to know my family and I will remain at Harlequins.
“There is a real feeling that the Club are building something
under Gussy, and I’m excited to continue playing my part in that
plan. With players as young and as talented as Marcus Smith,
Gabriel Ibitoye and Alex Dombrandt, among many, running out each
week, I know big things are coming.”
Paul Gustard, Harlequins’ Head of Rugby, said: “We are delighted
that ‘big Pauli’ has agreed to extend his time with us. Paul was
the first player I signed at the Club back in June 2018 on
injury dispensation after being hugely impressed by some stand
out performances for the US Eagles, most notably against
Scotland. He had a frustrating season last year where he had
some injuries, a couple of concussions which, allied to his
international commitments, meant he never had any continuity.
“He was a relative newcomer back to rugby following a stint in
the NFL and I think we are seeing huge growth in his
performances this season. His all-round game is improving weekly
and his dedication and commitment to get better is constant.
“Rugby, at its very crux, is a simple game requiring physical
dominance and there are very few people in world rugby that can
cause as much destruction as Paul when he carries the ball. He
is proving to be a real focal point in our attack in recent
weeks and is giving the team constant go forward and momentum.
“As hard as he plays on the field he is as warm and gentle off
it. He is a very popular member of the squad and he has the
respect of everyone at the Club based on the simple fact that he
is an unbelievably great guy who gives everything whenever he
trains or plays. It is very positive news that Paul and his
young family have committed with us and I am sure the news will
be as well received by our fans as it is by our players, who
know they won’t be the ones tackling him!”
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:02 am
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Jolly good!
#Post#: 38411--------------------------------------------------
Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:04 am
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Good news. Last season I wouldn't have been that fussed if he
left, but given a chance and a run of games he is improving week
on week and provides us with a really good option at centre.
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:10 am
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That's good news! He's now putting together a string of
appearances & showing what he can offer in terms not only as an
attacking threat himself, but as teams try to cope with his
presence it opens up holes for our other backs to exploit.
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: quins4life
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:16 am
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Fantastic news. A player who has come from nowhere and has been
revelation for the last couple of months. From being 5th/6th
choice at the start of the season, he’s probably 1st choice,
nailed on at 12. He’s been that good for us. Think him and
Tapuai would be a great pairing when the latter returns soon
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:29 am
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This is very good news.
I really feel that the centres are as important as the half
backs these days. If you have no line breaking ability in the
centre of the park then you can have the best distributors and
decision makers inside but you're never going to make dents in
decent defences.
Our centre options for next season onwards look seriously
tasty...
12 - Esterhuizen, Lasike, Taps (although I have a gut feeling he
might be off - when is his contract up?)
13 - Marchant, Lang, Northmore
...with some academy guys in behind and the Murleys who can
cover 13 if need be.
Really glad Gussy has chosen to prioritise here. We have proper
gamebreakers in the centres. A quality scrum half and a decent
wing/FB and we'll look very well stocked in the backs.
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: Fursty
Date: February 12, 2020, 5:52 am
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Fantastic news - really stepped up in the last few games when we
needed it.
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: never sleep
Date: February 12, 2020, 6:01 am
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Great news - I like watching him play.
I like the comment "I am sure the news will be as well received
by our fans as it is by our players, who know they won’t be the
ones tackling him!”
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: InsertQuinsPunHere
Date: February 12, 2020, 6:32 am
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Excellent.
I look forward to the Lasike/Marchant pairing being every bit as
successful as the JTH/Lowe one was - punch holes, then dance
through the gaps :-)
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Re: Lasike re-signs
DIR By: quinalan
Date: February 12, 2020, 7:02 am
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Fantastic news indeed! I love this guy & am so pleased that we
are going to keep him. Really would be great to get him playing
regularly at 12 & punching serious holes in defences. Thats
really good.
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