Harlequins have announced that back-three player Aaron Morris will be retiring at the end of the season. Morris has been side-lined for the majority of the past two Premiership campaigns, due to a series of unrelenting injuries keeping the 28-year-old out of action.
Morris arrived at the Twickenham Stoop from London rivals Saracens in 2021, and has since gone on to make 69 appearances for the club, and scored nine tries. Apart of the Quins side that won the 2021 Gallagher Premiership, Morris also won the U20 World Championship with England, alongside Quins teammates Jack Walker and James Chisholm.
Speaking to Harlequins, Morris discussed his retirement, yet holds his head up high as he leaves the Stoop.
“This has been a very difficult decision and made with a heavy heart. The last two seasons have been incredibly challenging as I have battled with multiple serious injuries, bringing both physical and emotional pain. It is time for me to find the joy that rugby once gave me in something else.
“Whilst my career is shorter than I would have liked, I retire proudly with Premiership winners medal and as a Junior World Champion. I want to thank the Club, my teammates, the supporters and my family for all their support. I hope I have made them proud”.
Harlequins Head Coach Tabai Matson also commented on Morris’ retirement, and how the versatile back-three player has had an unfortunate string of bad luck.
“We will be sorry to see Aaron go. He has been desperately unlucky with injuries and while his career has been shorter than we all would have liked, he can feel very proud of his achievements in the Quarters.
“We are always sorry to see good men leave our club and Aaron’s departure will leave a massive hole. We wish him all the best for the future knowing with his capabilities he will transition successfully and will probably be an exemplar for other players”.