Harlequins fans might have to brace themselves for a tough off-season, with reports indicating that three key players are preparing to leave the club.
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As multiple sources suggest, a mix of promising youngsters and seasoned talent could be heading for new adventures.
Here’s a closer look at who might be exiting the Twickenham Stoop and where they’re expected to land.
Lennox Anyanwu: Montpellier’s New Star in the Making?
Harlequins centre Lennox Anyanwu is reportedly swapping the Twickenham Stoop for the south of France. According to The Telegraph, the 23-year-old is set to join Montpellier on a hefty £300,000-per-year deal.
Anyanwu, who was name-checked by England boss Steve Borthwick last season, has been a standout performer this campaign. With five of six league starts at inside centre, he’s made a name for himself through bone-crunching tackles and unstoppable carries.
Nathan Jibulu: Tigers Snatch Promising Hooker
The race to secure Nathan Jibulu’s signature has been fierce, with Sale Sharks seemingly coming out on top. Rugby Pass broke the news that the North West outfit, desperate to replace outgoing star Julián Montoya, have lured the young hooker.
Jibulu, a product of Harlequins’ esteemed academy and an England A call-up for the clash against Australia A, is only 21 but already highly sought after. Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks were reportedly in the mix, but the Tigers appear to have won over the promising front-rower in a high-stakes recruitment battle.
Will Evans: From Premiership Kingpin to French Adventure?
Flanker Will Evans, famed as the Premiership’s most efficient turnover maestro, could be packing his bags for France. The Daily Mail claims that the 27-year-old is considering lucrative offers from both Top 14 giants and ambitious Pro D2 sides.
Evans, who left Leicester Tigers for Harlequins six years ago, is at the tail end of a contract he signed back in 2022. Provence are pushing for his signature, but Top 14 heavyweights Perpignan and Montpellier are also in the hunt, according to Rugby Pass. Could the Stoop’s breakdown king be heading for a new challenge across the Channel?
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