Six players depart from Harlequins
Flyhalf Ben Botica will join Top 14 side Montpellier. Botica joined Harlequins for the 2012/13 season and made an immediate impact, a notable debut as he kicked 19 points in the victory over Biarritz.
Commenting on his departure, the 26-year-old said: "It was a very hard decision for me to leave Harlequins. The last four years, in terms of my development as a player, have been priceless. Being around such a great group, in playing ability and as people, is something you can't buy.
"It’s beginning to hit home how much I will miss this Club and the people associated with it. I’ve been given a new and exciting challenge in France with Montpellier, but my immediate focus is to help Harlequins finish top six and win European silverware," he added.
Scrumhalf Tito Tebaldi will return to Italy to play for Pro 12 side Treviso. Having played eight times this season, Tebaldi played an integral role while Karl Dickson and Danny Care were absent from the squad due to injury and international selection.
Kieran Treadwell will leave depart after two seasons to join Ulster. The second row, qualified to play for Ireland, joins the Irish side on a two year deal.
Injury dispensation signings Beau Robinson and Sam Egerton bolstered the squad during an injury hit part of the season and made valuable contributions in the Premiership.
First year Academy member Luke White will also leave the Club. The flyhalf, who was dual registered with Dorking, helped Harlequins to the Finals of the Singha Premiership Rugby Sevens last August.
Director of Rugby, Conor O'Shea has confirm and showed great appreciation towards the departing players.
"On behalf of everyone at Harlequins I would like to thank Ben, Tito, Kieran, Beau, Sam and Luke. They have each made their own mark on the club in the day to day environment and during testing times on the field. I know everyone at Harlequins is grateful to them and I would like to wish them the best of luck in their future careers," O'Shea stated.
