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Underperforming Harlequins have confirmed the signing of England’s full-back George Furbank as they seek to rebuild their squad for next season.
The 29-year-old Furbank has been an influential figure at Northampton, the league leaders, but a lucrative contract offer has persuaded him to try his luck in south-west London.
While Furbank has been sidelined through injury for lengthy chunks of the past two years, he remains a quality operator with 14 international caps who looks certain to be a member of England’s World Cup squad. Quins, second-bottom of the 10-team Prem, will be hoping he can have an immediate impact on their fortunes.
