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Leicester Tigers' back-row forward Will Evans is set to join Harlequins for next season.

Quins' move for the 22-year-old openside flanker had long been rumoured and has now been confirmed by the London club.

Quins head of rugby Paul Gustard, a former Tigers players, said: “Will is a player I have been fortunate to work with before.

"He is a young man with a very clear goal of where he wants to get to and we are delighted he has chosen to join us as he takes the next step forward in his burgeoning career.



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“He is a tough-on-the-ball 7, he tackles hard and runs with real intent.

"He is a super talent and I am confident in our ability to help him develop his game, fulfil his potential and realise his ambitions, which in turn will help us achieve ours.”



Evans said: “There is a great buzz around Harlequins at the moment and I know they are an incredibly ambitious club.

"I know Gussy and his team are hungry for trophies and I look forward to being part of that group, learning from them to improve my own game and helping the squad achieve its ambitions.”

Evans switch will be a major disappointment for Tigers fans.

He earned international recognition at four age-group levels for England as he progressed through the club's academy.

He made his Premiership debut in April 2016 against Gloucester at Welford Road and was selected for the Under-20s World Championships in Manchester that year, marking his debut with a try in a win over Scotland.

So far this season he has featured 11 times for Tigers, scoring one try, having battled back from a serious knee injury which ruled him out of the first part of the campaign.

He returned in the Premiership Cup match against Worcester in November and while it is fair to say he has not quite recaptured his best form that is little surprise after spending six months getting back to full fitness.