Matt Hopper re-signs for Harlequins

Matt Hopper has committed his future to Harlequins having re-signed until at least June 2017.
The centre joined Harlequins in 2011 from Cornish Pirates and has since made 80 senior appearances for the London club.
He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to re-sign with Harlequins; it really was a clear cut decision for me. Personally, my family and I have thoroughly enjoyed moving to this club and it is definitely where I feel I belong at this time in my rugby career.
“The style of rugby, enthusiasm of the boys and coaching staff on a daily basis and the success I have been fortunate enough to be a part of over the past four years were the drawing factors for me to stay. My rugby has continued to grow throughout my time here and I look forward to battling it out with the other centres over the coming seasons.”
Director of Rugby Conor O’Shea added: “Matt is a warrior; rugby is a physical game and Matt allies a huge amount of skill to that fighting quality you need to succeed at this level. We are delighted Matt has committed to us and we look forward to watching him continue to develop.”
Backs Coach Mark Mapletoft said: “Communication is such an important component of the modern game and in the three years Matt has been with us, he has grown in confidence and developed into a key player in that area, both on and off the pitch.”