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Harlequins sign ex-Connacht No.8 George Naoupu

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Harlequins have bolstered their back-row resources with the signing of former Connacht No.8 George Naoupu ahead of next season.

He joins Quins after spells with Connacht and the Highlanders and director of rugby John Kingston is delighted with the acquisition.

"George is a highly experienced physical ball-carrying back row forward," Kingston said. "He has the ability to break the first tackle and is an excellent offloader and will provide further power to our pack.

"I have already been impressed by the hunger he has shown to make a big impact in the Aviva Premiership for Harlequins."

Naoupu added: "I am very excited to be joining Harlequins in its 150th anniversary year. It is a club I know well having played against them in Europe a number of times and I like the fact that they play a really attractive style of rugby.

"I am also looking forward to playing in the Aviva Premiership which is an extremely strong competition."