Harlequins confirm four new Irish signings

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of four up-and-coming Irish players for next season.

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of four up-and-coming Irish players for next season.

Connacht centre Gavin Duffy, Leinster half-backs Andy Dunne and Ben Willis, plus Leinster utility back Simon Keogh will all ply their trade at the Stoop next term.

Duffy, Dunne and Willis have agreed terms for two years, with Keogh securing a one-year deal.

Long-standing Quins hooker Keith Wood will leave the club, however, after a litany of injuries, and he may now return to Ireland. His departure has been expected for several weeks.

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Also on his way out is Dan Luger who will join Munster's Mick O'Driscoll at European Cup finalists Perpignan.

Quins also announced the signing of England prop Mike Worsley and Tongan international Siua Taumalolo.

Worsley, capped during this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship, will join Quins from London Irish. Taumalolo, a full-back/centre who has played in 26 Tests, comes from Welsh club Bridgend.

Quins say they expect to announce one further signing during the summer.