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Nick Evans is to retire at the end of the season
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The 36-year-old won 16 caps for the All Blacks
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He won a Premiership title in 2012 and holds Quins’ scoring record
Nick Evans has today announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season following a stellar career within the sport.
“This game has taught me everything, showed me things I could never imagine and introduced me to people that are not team-mates but family.
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“I need to thank the clubs I have represented, the coaches – who have helped shape the player I am today – and the fans, both in New Zealand where it all started, and here in the UK, for their support and cheers.”
Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston said: “The word ‘legendary’ is really over-used within the modern sporting world, but in the case of Nick Evans and his rugby playing career at Harlequins, it is the perfect description.”
SOCIAL REACTION
Thank you Rugby.
For everything…….. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/h13Bs3UAXC— Nick Evans (@nick10evans) April 18, 2017
#Harlequins @nick10evans known by many names ” Nev” ” Snapper” but ” Quins Legend” without a doubt, thanks for everything pic.twitter.com/5fUrXJU26J
— Friends Of The stoop (@QuinsFOTS) April 18, 2017
An absolute pleasure to play with you my friend. @nick10evans you’re a legend. Love you brother. Thanks for all the good times ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hVcickG8Tp
— ugo monye (@ugomonye) April 18, 2017
206 Appearances
14,693 Minutes
2,217 Points
30 Tries
476 Penalties
309 Conversions
7 Drop goals
1 Club legend pic.twitter.com/thjQIpxW14— Harlequins (@Harlequins) April 18, 2017
Nick Evans to retire. One of the best overseas signings ever. Magician at number 10. Huge boots to fill at Harlequins.
— Sonja McLaughlan (@Sonjamclaughlan) April 18, 2017
@nick10evans In your pomp my friend there have been few better!!! @nick10evans A true great buddy!!
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) April 18, 2017
Thank you @nick10evans.
Congrats on your retirement. A fine career & an excellent servant to @Harlequins. Enjoy your next chapter. pic.twitter.com/5AozBkMAJp— The RPA (@theRPA) April 18, 2017
Congrats @nick10evans on his @Harlequins career, he's the Rugby version of Dennis Bergkamp. Honour to train & play alongside. #still2togo
— Dave Ward (@Dave_Ward2) April 18, 2017