‘Hugely respected’ England international latest to confirm future with Premiership club
Harlequins captain Alex Dombrandt has joined fellow England internationals Marcus Smith and Fin Baxter in pledging his future to the club, after agreeing a new deal.?
Dombrandt was named club captain ahead of the current season, after taking over from Stephen Lewies in the summer.
Alex Dombrandt pens new Harlequins deal
The back-rower joined the Londoners in 2018 after impressing at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and has gone onto post 144 appearances for the club since. He has also become one of the most potent forwards in the English game too, notching a whopping 76 tries in the Quarters, including a hat-trick in his side’s 53-16 demolition of the Stormers last weekend.
“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 group of coaching staff,” Dombrandt said on signing an extension.
England star backed to reach ‘even higher level’ after committing future to Premiership club
“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.”
He has also established himself as a key man in the England squad during his time with Harlequins, winning 20 Test caps at the time of writing.
Head Coach Danny Wilson added: “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.”