Scotland back Jones moves to Harlequins

Scotland centre Huw Jones has signed for new English champions Harlequins after parting company with Glasgow Warriors.

The 27-year-old quit Scotstoun when his contract expired at the end of the season and was widely expected to move to France.

However, the 31-times capped back has opted instead for the Twickenham Stoop. hebe comes qu ins’ second international recruit this summer after italy stand off Tommaso Allan, the former Scotland under-20 international, who will join from Benetton.

Jones, inset, said: “To be able to join the reigning Premiership champions and a side that plays such an attractive brand of rugby is a rare opportunity and one that I couldn’t turn down. There is a great playing group here and some fantastic coaches, and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Quins attack and backs coach Nick Evans added: “Huw made a big impact when he burst onto the scene a few years ago, and he has fantastic instincts for the game. huwi san attack-minded player, and we believe he will fit into the Harlequins way well. We look for players who will suit the Harlequins D na, and we see that inhuw .”

Jones was often deployed as a full-back by glasgow by prefers to play in the centre and it was in this position that he won a scotland recall last season. He played in all five Six Nations matches, starting in the record win over Italy and coming on as a replacement against England, Wales, Ireland and France. He scored tries in the matches with Ireland and Italy.

Meanwhile, Fullback Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales’ after sustaining a knee ligament injury against Canada on Saturday. The 32- year-old Scarlets player went down inside the first minute of his team’ s 68-12 victory in what was his 100th Test appearance and his 96th for Wales.

The WRU says Halfpenny needs surgery with further assessments to determine his long-term prognosis.