Harlequins have confirmed that English international prop Will Collier has re-signed with the club.
Commenting on the announcement, Collier said: “I am delighted to have re-signed for Harlequins, the Club I joined eight years ago.
“At 26, I feel like my best years are ahead of me and I am really excited with the opportunity to develop my game further under the guidance of John Kingston and his coaching team, in particular Graham Rowntree and Adam Jones.
“We have a strong squad going into the new season and I’m really looking forward to getting started.”
One of England’s most promising scrummaging talents, Collier has made 108 appearances for Harlequins since his 2011 debut against Wasps in the special LV= Cup match in Abu Dhabi.
While progressing through the Harlequins Academy, the former Cranleigh School pupil represented his country at U16 and U18 level, before helping England U20s to the IRB Junior World Cup final in 2011.
During an impressive 2013/14 season, Collier was named in the England Saxons squad, but missed out on the fixtures against Ireland and Scotland due to injury.
He was however named in England’s squad to play the Barbarians at Twickenham in 2014 and was on standby for England’s three Test tour to New Zealand.
In June 2017, after hitting the 100 appearance milestone with Harlequins earlier that season, the 2013 LV= Cup winner made his England debut against Argentina in San Juan. In his second Test appearance he scored a try in the win over Los Pumas, helping England to secure a series win.
On confirming the news, Harlequins Director of Rugby John Kingston said: “Will is yet another player who has come through the Academy and only ever played for this club.
“We have all watched his progress in the eight years he has been here and were thrilled when he won his first cap for England in the summer against Argentina.
“There is no doubt that his best rugby still lies ahead of him and I am delighted he has again demonstrated his total commitment to Harlequins.
“In talking to him, I know how energised and excited he is about the Club’s future and he will undoubtedly have a massive role to play in achieving the goals we are striving for.”
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