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Adam Jones is set to sign a new contract with Harlequins which will see him combine playing with the job of assistant forwards coach.

The deal will see the former Lions prop stay at The Stoop until at least the summer of 2018 having already enjoyed two seasons with the English club.

Jones moved to Quins for the start of the 2015-16 campaign after a season with Cardiff Blues and has been a major influence at the club.

The three-time Grand Slam winner has already had a hand in the coaching and been a mentor for the young Quins forwards, not least promising England international prop Kyle Sinckler.

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Jones is set to work with ex-England and Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree at Quins, who took up the post of forwards coach in July 2016.

It’s the first formal coaching role for Jones, who has made no secret of his desire to continue to work in the game when he finally hangs up his boots for good.

The Quins hierarchy are known to have been impressed with his work on the training ground and are keen to develop him further.