Italy star joins Harlequins

TRANSFER NEWS: English Premiership club Harlequins on Wednesday announced the signing of Italy international flyhalf Tommaso Allan.

Allan, who has won 61 caps, will join Quins from Pro14 side Benetton Treviso next season.

The 28-year-old made his Test debut in 2013 and will add to Quins’ flyhalf resources alongside players such as Marcus Smith.

“Playing for a club like Quins is what a lot of players dream of,” said Allan.

“It’s a prestigious team with lots of history. The club’s style of rugby is similar to how I like to play. It’s an exciting team with an attacking mindset.”

Harlequins general manager Billy Millard hailed the signing.

“He allows us great depth at flyhalf and, as a proven international, he brings fantastic pedigree to what is a talented backs unit at the club,” he said.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming him to the team and seeing him settle into the playing group.”

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