CONFIRMED: Quins centre off to France

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Matt Hopper will leave at the end of the current season to join French side Oyonnax.
The centre joined Quins in July 2011 having enjoyed a meteoric rise from the .
As a result of his excellent club form, Hopper was called into the 2012 Saxons squad to play the Irish Wolfhounds.
Making his 100th senior appearance for Harlequins in 2016, he has played on 112 occasions, scoring 15 tries.
He said: “My time at Harlequins has been nothing short of amazing. I've been fortunate enough to play in some memorable sides, alongside some unbelievable players.
“The chance to continue my career and make a change was something I could not pass up at this stage and I look forward to what the future holds.
“I leave with a heavy heart and a head full of great memories.
“From myself and my family, thank you to everyone I have met along the way, you made it what it was. I will always follow the club with immense pride and look forward to the success I'm sure it will enjoy over the coming seasons.”
Harlequins Director of Rugby John Kingston added: “Matt has made a huge impact in his time at the Club both on and off the field.
“His style of play very much reflected his attitude to all aspects of work at Harlequins; he is an incredibly committed and loyal man who always gives his absolute all.
“He has been a fantastic role model to many of the younger players in the way he went about his work at the Club.
“I wish him and his young family all the very best for their next adventure in .”

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