"180 caps combined" - Harlequins confirm three new signings for the 2024/25 Premiership season

The club has secured the talents of three internationally acclaimed players, boasting a combined experience of over 180 caps.

Check out those three additions below.

The loosehead, who has 48 Test caps for Wales and one cap for the British & Irish Lions, has joined Quins with immediate effect, providing injury cover in the front-row for the 2024/25 season.

An established international prop, Jones made his Wales debut against Tonga in 2017, before earning his first start in the Six Nations the following year. Within his 48 caps, Jones won the Grand Slam with Wales in 2019 and the Six Nations title in 2021. He also featured at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and appeared for the British & Irish Lions in 2021.

At domestic level, Jones played for Llandovery RFC in the Welsh Premiership, before joining the Scarlets in 2013. The 32-year-old made his Scarlets debut in 2014, achieving 136 appearances, helping the Llanelli based club win the Pro12 title in 2017.

Speaking on his signing, Jones commented: “I’m delighted to join Quins and can’t wait to test myself in the Premiership, and work alongside an exciting group of players. I’ve heard great things about the Club and the supporters, and I’m excited to work with Bomb (Adam Jones) to improve my game and help Quins achieve our objectives this season.”

The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific, has joined the Club with immediate effect as injury cover for the season.

Halfpenny made his Wales debut in 2008 and retired from Test rugby in November last year following a glittering international career. The fullback achieved 101 caps and 801 points for Wales representing his country at three Rugby World Cups. He was also capped four times for the British & Irish Lions and was named the Player of the Series in 2013 against Australia.

At club level, Halfpenny has enjoyed stints with Cardiff Blues, RC Toulon and Scarlets, making close to 200 appearances in the domestic game. This season the sharpshooter played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific, earning his debut against the Queensland Reds in May 2024.

Upon signing with Harlequins, Halfpenny said: “I’m excited to join Quins and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue my career with such an iconic club. I have always admired the Premiership and I’m keen to grab this opportunity with both hands and contribute to the Quins DNA. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and running out in front of a packed Stoop.”

The 29-year-old, who has been capped for Samoa and the USA, will join the Club from French Top 14 side Montpellier in preparation for the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season.

The tighthead prop, who was born in Tacoma Washington, made his international debut in 2013 against Canada, becoming the youngest ever USA international at the age of 18. He went on to achieve 32 Test caps for the USA, including seven appearances at the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup, before switching his international alliance to Samoa in 2023.

At club level, Lamositele joined Saracens in 2015, winning three Premiership titles and three Champions Cup titles. He then moved to Montpellier in 2020, helping the French side to their Challenge Cup victory over Leicester Tigers in 2021, before winning the Top 14 title in 2021/22.

Commenting on his move to The Stoop, Lamositele said: “I’m excited to be joining Quins. I’ve been impressed with the rugby they have played this season, and I can’t wait to return to the Premiership and link up with my new teammates. I’ve enjoyed my time in France but I’m excited for this new chapter and I can’t wait to pull on the Quarters and play in front of a packed Quins crowd.”