Harlequins sign Lewis Boyce

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Yorkshire Carnegie loosehead prop Lewis Boyce  for 2017/18 season.

20 year-old Boyce has made 22 appearances for the Championship side having made his debut against Rotherham in 2014.

The former England U20 and 2016 Junior World Cup finalist will be in familiar company at Harlequins having previously played alongside Sam Aspland-Robinson, Joe Marchant, Stan South and Charlie Piper.

Confirming the news, Harlequins Director of Rugby, John Kingston said: “Lewis is an extremely exciting prospect who has the potential to reach the very top of the game.

“Having secured his services after competing with a number of interested parties, I’m looking forward seeing the development which he will undoubtedly make under the expert guidance of both Graham Rowntree and Adam Jones.”

Commenting on the news, Boyce added: “I’m really excited about joining Harlequins next season; they’re an excellent club with quality players throughout the team.