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Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Boonie
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:32 am
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HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/chris-ashton-signs-for-harlequins/
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Boonie
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:33 am
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HARLEQUINS HAVE SIGNED ENGLISH WINGER CHRIS ASHTON, FOLLOWING
HIS DEPARTURE FROM SALE SHARKS.
Ashton joins Harlequins with immediate effect and will be
reunited with a number of former England teammates including
Danny Care, Mike Brown and Joe Marler.
The 32-year-old scored 20 tries in 44 England Tests, with his
last international cap coming in February 2019. The former
Saracens, Toulon and Northampton winger is the Premiership’s
third highest ever try-scorer with 86 and switched codes from
rugby league to union in 2007.
Upon joining Harlequins, Ashton said: “I can’t wait to get
started at Quins. It is a Club filled with incredibly
experienced and talented players. When I spoke to Gussy and
heard more about the direction the Club is going in, and what it
means to be a Harlequin, I knew that this was the right move for
me.
“I know lots of the lads at Quins, like Danny, through our
England careers and years of friendship. I like the look of what
Quins are doing, they are growing a strong squad and the
foundations for future success are in place.
“I know that I have still got a lot to give on the pitch and I
am confident that being at Quins will enable me to continue
scoring tries and help me with my aspirations of reaching 100
Premiership tries, beating the current record.”
Paul Gustard, Head of Rugby at Harlequins said: “We are
delighted that ‘Ashy’ has decided to commit his future to
Harlequins. I have known Chris for around eight years now and he
is without doubt one of the most competitive, professional and
dedicated athletes I have encountered. His drive to succeed and
win is exceptional, allied to his desire to improve and be the
best version of himself he can be has always been clear.
“We were very interested in Chris when he was looking to move
back to the UK, but unfortunately we were not in a position to
compete 28 months ago. However, circumstances change and timings
can sometimes work in mysterious ways, meaning we were able to
get our man. We have four of our senior back three players
currently unavailable with injury and therefore to bring Chris
to the Club is a big boost to the squad.
“The Quins supporters will of course be aware of his prowess on
the field and let’s be frank, astonishing try scoring record
across all competitions and leagues. This is down to not only
his skill, but equally also founded on his incredible work
ethic. What they will not be aware of is that he is a loving
family man with two beautiful kids and will add significant
value to our group through his presence. I have no doubt he will
also help to drive and develop our exceptionally talented young
wings in Cadan and Gabs.
“I am sure the Quins faithful will show their love for Chris on
the field and show their respect to him, his wife Melissa and
their family off it. It is a great signing for us and adds to
the quality that we have at the Club. On behalf of all at Quins,
welcome Ashy.”
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:37 am
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Great news
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:51 am
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From reading that......
Does not mention how long, but I get the impression longer than
just the rest of this season
PG mentions the young wingers Gabs and Murley, not Earle
(although he is a bit more older/experienced
I expect Goneva and maybe even Ismail could be off
Good signing
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Banstead Quin
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:51 am
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Ok, may not have taken to him in the past but prepared to give
him a chance as we need a finisher and if he's chasing 20 or so
try's to break a record then I'd rather he was doing that for
us, rather than against us.
Shall be an interesting watch anyway.
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:52 am
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So not just an injury cover deal from the way that statement is
worded! Hopefully NEv will have a word with him about his
gamesmanship in the Semi-final a few years back, though...
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: jjquin
Date: March 4, 2020, 5:53 am
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Not a great surprise but great news nonetheless!
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: March 4, 2020, 6:22 am
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Guessing here but the reference to 3 out of 4 senior backs makes
me wonder if Gussy is using injury dispensation monies to bring
Ashton in until the end of the 2019/20 season.
2020/21 is a new season.
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: March 4, 2020, 6:25 am
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--- Quote from: Nico Wilson link ---
>
> Guessing here but the reference to 3 out of 4 senior backs
makes me wonder if Gussy is using injury dispensation monies to
bring Ashton in until the end of the 2019/20 season.
>
> 2020/21 is a new season.
>
--- End Quote ---
I disagree. Look at the phrase I've highlighted. It suggests
this is a longer term deal than just this season:
--- Quote ---
> Paul Gustard, Head of Rugby at Harlequins said: “We are
delighted that ‘Ashy’ has decided to commit his future to
Harlequins. I have known Chris for around eight years now and he
is without doubt one of the most competitive, professional and
dedicated athletes I have encountered. His drive to succeed and
win is exceptional, allied to his desire to improve and be the
best version of himself he can be has always been clear.
--- End Quote ---
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Re: Ashton signs for Quins
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: March 4, 2020, 6:27 am
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He plays this season as injury dispensation, next season as part
of the cap.
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