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Jones confirmed
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:04 am
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HUW JONES SIGNS FOR HARLEQUINS
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/huw-jones-signs-for-harlequins/
Tuesday, 6th July 2021 @ 11:00
HARLEQUINS IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF SCOTLAND
INTERNATIONAL HUW JONES AHEAD OF THE 2021/22 SEASON
Born in Edinburgh and raised in Kent, Jones, 27, has represented
Scotland on 31 occasions to date. A versatile player able to
cover multiple positions across the backline, Jones made his
international debut in 2016 against Japan in Tokyo, with his
most recent cap coming during the 2021 Six Nations against
France at the Stade de France in Paris.
After moving to Cape Town, South Africa, during a gap year Jones
earned his breakthrough within the professional game playing for
the Stormers in Super Rugby, where he played alongside current
Quins prop Wilco Louw and against centre Andre Esterhuizen and
Club Captain Stephan Lewies.
Jones subsequently signed for Glasgow Warriors as his Test
career took off, playing for the Scottish side for four years,
scoring 12 tries in 49 appearances.
Excited to begin his new chapter, Jones said: “I’m thrilled to
sign for Harlequins. To be able to join the reigning Premiership
champions and a side that plays such an attractive brand of
rugby is a rare opportunity and one that I couldn’t turn down.
“The Quins way of playing was an attractive prospect, but
there’s also something unique building here with a special team.
There’s a great playing group here and some fantastic coaches
and I can’t wait to get stuck in.
“Quins are looking to build upon their trophy win this season,
and I’m looking forward to playing my part in that journey.”
Commenting on Jones’ arrival, Attack and Backs Coach Nick Evans
said: “It’s great to have Huw signed on with us here at Quins.
Huw made a big impact when he burst onto the scene a few years
ago and has fantastic instincts for the game.
“Huw is an attack-minded player, and we believe he will fit into
the Harlequins way well. We look for players who will suit the
Harlequins DNA, and we see that in Huw. We’re excited to see him
link up with the squad this summer as we look to build upon last
season’s success.”
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Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: richmondquin
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:05 am
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Confirmed on club website
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/huw-jones-signs-for-harlequins
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: Wirralquin
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:10 am
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Great signing
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: poorfour
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:13 am
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Definitely adds to our back division - but I still worry about
how we will cover 12 if Andre is out.
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: Quinaldo
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:18 am
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Jones has been signed with the intention of playing him at 12 if
we are missing Andre.
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: poorfour
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:29 am
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> Jones has been signed with the intention of playing him at 12
if we are missing Andre.
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Well, that's got to be the hope - but I thought he didn't have
much experience there?
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:33 am
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I think we might see Northmore playing more at 12 tbh...
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: poorfour
Date: July 6, 2021, 5:38 am
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> I think we might see Northmore playing more at 12 tbh...
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That's the other option - he was a 12 in the highlights real
when we signed him. He might need to bulk up a bit, though, and
I hope it won't affect his pace too much.
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: July 6, 2021, 6:00 am
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Looks like almost a straight swap for Lang - versatile and
Scottish capped; with Lasike injured until next year and a bunch
of academy prospects, our attack-minded three quarters is
served. Hopefully Jones also has a defensive gene.
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Re: Huw Jones signs for Harlequins
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: July 6, 2021, 6:12 am
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--- Quote from: poorfour link ---
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> That's the other option - he was a 12 in the highlights real
when we signed him. He might need to bulk up a bit, though, and
I hope it won't affect his pace too much.
>
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There's also Anyanwu who we might see get some more starts next
season. In terms of his physique, he looks to me to be bulking
into more of a 12 than a 13. Obviously there's more to a 12 than
just that but I tend to side with you - I do think it helps to
be carrying a little bit extra into tighter channels. So I'd
love to see Anyanwu step in and fill the 12 understudy gap while
Lasike is injured, as Northmore has been SO effective at 13 for
us. I just have a feeling Northmore might get some game time at
12 until the coaches feel Anyanwu is primed.
When Lasike's back (and if I assume that Northmore/Anywanwu
might be played at both 12 and 13) our options look pretty good
across the board...
12: Esterhuizen, Lasike, Northmore, Anyanwu, Hyde
13: Marchant, Northmore, Jones, Anyanwu, Beard
Jones has played a fair bit at 15 lately too I believe - maybe
we'll see more of him there. I haven't personally seen him play
FB, but if he is any good there a bit of competition for Green
can't hurt.
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