TRANSFER | Harlequins have found their Kyle Sinckler replacement
Rugby NewsThursday, 04 June 2020 at 16:54
Harlequins are posed to sign formidable tighthead Craig Trenier from Ealing Trailfinders as a replacement for departing Kyle Sinckler.
The England international will leave Twickenham Stoop this summer, making the move to Ashton Gate to join Bristol Bears.
According to the The Rugby Paper, Trenier will join Quins along with loosehead Jordan Els and hooker Matt Cornish after catching the eye consistently in the Championship.
The 26-year-old began his career across the Irish Sea with Ulster where he won age grade honours with Ireland before heading to Richmond.
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LIST | 4 Big-Money Signings Who Flopped at Harlequins
Harlequins have welcomed more false dawns than most clubs – as highlighted by their misfortune in the transfer market when it comes to exciting signings that ultimately proved disappointing.
1. Paul Doran-Jones
They signed the England international prop from Northampton in 2013 with then boss Conor O'Shea saying: "Not only is Paul talented, at his age he will only get better." However, after two disappointing seasons at the Stoop, making just 19 appearances, he left to rejoin Gloucester.
2. Demetri Catrakilis
The highly-rated South African fly-half made the move to England to join Premiership side Harlequins prior to the 2017–2018 season. However, he'd make just 13 appearances for the club over two seasons unfortunately dominated by injury. He then left Quins to join Pro 14 side Izuzu Southern Kings
3. Paul Sackey
The speedster returned to England following stints with Toulon and Stade Francais to play for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership for the 2013/14 season. However, following one less than impressive season at Twickenham Stoop, scoring just two tries, the England international hung up his boots.
4. Niki Goneva
Described by the club as ‘a real coup’ and ‘deadly finisher’ when the winger joined from relegated Newcastle Falcons ahead of the 2019/20 season. However, it appears that the 35-year-old, who has been a prolific try scorer throughout his career, is finally starting to slow down. He didn’t cross the whitewash in his six Premiership outings for Quins this season.
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