Harlequins club captain Alex Dombrandt will continue his journey in the Quarters after becoming the 10th senior player to sign a contract extension in recent weeks.
The dynamic number eight is currently in his seventh season at Harlequins and will continue to add to his 144 appearances and impressive tally of 76 tries in the seasons ahead. Dombrandt joined Harlequins in the summer of 2018 and quickly made his mark on the Gallagher Premiership scene, with no signs of slowing down.
The former Cardiff Met star played a pivotal role in the 2020/21 title-winning season, often captaining the side and scoring in both the semi-final and final. Since then, Dombrandt has remained an ever-present figure at the base of the scrum, consistently ranking as one of the Club’s top performers. His contributions have made him a hugely popular figure among the fans at The Stoop.
Throughout his time at Harlequins, Dombrandt has developed into a key leader, officially named Men’s Club Captain ahead of the current campaign. His performances have also earned him recognition at international level, having earned 20 Test Caps for England to date.
“I’m really happy to commit my future to Harlequins. This is a club that I love and I think we’re going places with the players we have in the squad and the group of coaching staff,” Dombrandt said. “I think we have the best fans in the world – they come rain or shine, home and away. Wherever we are in the world, they’re always there supporting us. They’re all a massive part of why this club is so special.
“It’s an honour to be captain of a club I hold so close to my heart. That being said, we have a number of leaders in the group, who support me and I can lean on as we work towards our goal of winning more trophies.”
Head Coach Danny Wilson commented: “Alex is a hugely important player for Harlequins. He’s been a top performer at the Club for several seasons and his on-field performances have led to him regularly representing England on the world stage.
“He’s a highly skilled rugby player on both sides of the ball and an impactful number eight, who has the ability to put us on the front-foot in key moments. His understanding of the game is continuing to grow and that’s only going to further improve his all-round ability.
“Alex was deservedly named our Men’s Club Captain ahead of this season. He leads by example and is hugely respected amongst the playing squad and coaching staff. We’re all delighted he will continue playing in the Quarters for years to come.”
