Quins’ resident New Zealander has some fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospectsAfter 18 years it is almost time to say farewell to Harlequins’ resident Kiwi. Not every overseas recruit becomes part of the fabric of a team thousands of miles from home but that has long been the case with Nick Evans, a Prem winner with Quins as a player and a coach in 2012 and 2021 respectively. As the former All Black fly-half conceded this week: “It’s going to be really hard to let go of this club.”And vice versa. During his playing days the skilful, popular Evans personified everything good about the way Quins approached the game. As a coach he has been similarly positive, endlessly seeking fresh ways to crack opposition defences. Quins may have endured a disappointing season but that should not tarnish the sizeable contribution that Evans, now 45, has made during his residency at the Stoop. Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/15/its-hard-to-let-go-of-this-club-nick-evans-on-18-years-of-life-and-lessons-at-harlequins