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Quins sign ex-Chiefs prop Williams for next season

Quins sign ex-Chiefs prop Williams for next season

BBC News03-04-2025
Harlequins have signed former England prop Harry Williams from Pau ahead of the 2025-26 season.The 33-year-old tighthead returns to the Premiership after two years playing in France for Montpellier and Pau.Williams, who has 19 England caps, won two Premiership titles and the European Champions Cup during eight seasons with Exeter Chiefs.He was part of the Premiership and Champions Cup double-winning squad in 2019-20."I'm excited to be returning to the Premiership and joining Harlequins - it's a great club with a huge fanbase," Williams told the club's website, external."When the opportunity came up it felt like a great fit for me and feels like I'm coming home having grown up nearby in south London. I can't wait to get started, give my all for the club and learn from a top scrum coach in Adam Jones."Williams made a total of 162 appearances for Exeter, and has played 27 times during his time in France.
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