England worldwide Marcus Smith has signed a brand new long-term contract to remain at Harlequins till no less than 2028.
The 25-year-old fly-half has dedicated his future to his boyhood membership, the place he has made 166 appearances and was a part of the 2020-21 Premiership-winning squad.
“I am tremendous excited to signal a brand new take care of Harlequins,” Smith mentioned. “I really like the Membership; it is given me and my household loads over time and I am wanting ahead to the long run right here.
“Each time I are available to the coaching floor, I am enthusiastic about the way forward for the Membership as a result of I can see the extent of expertise we have now within the constructing. We have all the time prided ourselves on our homegrown expertise, and I feel everybody goes to see extra of that in seasons to come back.
“Each time I play at The Stoop, I really feel the love from the followers and their assist for not solely myself, however the group — I feel they supply the perfect assist this league has to supply. Personally, and collectively, we’re all so grateful for them.
“I’ve come via the Academy and nonetheless play with numerous my greatest mates — hopefully we are able to obtain extra of our desires collectively.”
Smith has 41 worldwide caps for England, scoring 284 factors.
He’s the tenth participant to pledge their future to the Quins within the final month, together with vice-captain Cadan Murley and flanker Will Evans.
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson mentioned: “Marcus is a world-class operator at fly-half. He has particular person moments of brilliance and aptitude that may win rugby matches in addition to the power to handle video games, which has seen him turn into an elite worldwide fly-half.
“He is a product of our Academy system and a implausible instance to younger aspiring gamers all through our pathway, and wider rugby neighborhood of what onerous work and expertise can produce.
“Marcus’ dedication to Harlequins till 2028 is testomony to his relationship with the Membership and vice versa.”
