By HG
February 28 2020

Former USA National League star Paul Lasike has signed a new contract with Quins. The powerful centre  played for National Football League Chicago Bears between 2015 and 2017, switched to rugby union joining Major League Rugby side Utah Warriors in 2018 before joing Quins ahead of the 2018/19 season.

 “I’m delighted to recommit to Quins. I’ve loved the last two seasons here wearing the Quarters and running out at The Stoop," he told the official website of the club.

"The boys and the supporters are some of the best I’ve ever seen, and I’m thrilled to know my family and I will remain at Harlequins.

“There is a real feeling that the Club are building something under Gussy, and I’m excited to continue playing my part in that plan.

 "With players as young and as talented as Marcus Smith, Gabriel Ibitoye and Alex Dombrandt, among many, running out each week, I know big things are coming.”

 Harlequins director of rugby Paul Gustard expressed delight in the 29-year-old committing his future with the club.

 “We are delighted that ‘big Pauli’ has agreed to extend his time with us. Paul was the first player I signed at the Club back in June 2018 on injury dispensation after being hugely impressed by some stand out performances for the US Eagles, most notably against Scotland.

 "He had a frustrating season last year where he had some injuries, a couple of concussions which, allied to his international commitments, meant he never had any continuity.

 “He was a relative newcomer back to rugby following a stint in the NFL and I think we are seeing huge growth in his performances this season. His all-round game is improving weekly and his dedication and commitment to get better is constant".

 Harlequins are positioned ninth in the Gallagher Premiership table and will take on Exeter at the weekend who looking across USA online casino and sports betting sites are marked up at 23/10 and 1/2 respectively.

 Quins are currently priced at 33/1 across www.bestaubettingsites.com gambling sites to be named Gallagher Premiership winners. Exeter Chiefs are favourites and are priced at 4/6 followed shortly by Sale Sharks and Northampton.