Harlequins tonight confirmed their new signing of South Africa's rising star Tyrone Green.

The 22 year old, who can play full-back or on the wing joins from the Emirates Lions and will form a formidable back line for the Club, alongside the returning stars Mike Brown, Nathan Earle, Joe Marchant, the promising Aaron Morris, plus new arrival Chris Ashton.

He swaps Johannesburg for The Stoop after rising up through the ranks as a fly-half and has gone on to become one of the most exciting young outside backs in world rugby after impressing at the 2018 Junior World Championship and during the 2018 Currie Cup season with the Golden Lions.

Most recently he was seen tormenting Super Rugby defences with his aggressive style of play and versatile skills. He also has a strong kicking game to support his speed.

In anticipation of his London move, Green spoke to Harlequins TV: "I think it's very exciting, I've always wanted to make a move to England since I was young, and Harlequins is one club that's appealed to me for quite a while now.

"I spoke to Gussy and just what he said, the way you handle things at Harlequins, the interest he takes in the players, I think that was a big attracting factor for myself. And also, the rugby that Harlequins has been playing is very entertaining; that was a big deciding factor for me in the decision process."

Green continued: "I think with Marcus Smith at fly-half, I've played against him at junior level at the U20s World Cup, he's a great fly-half, he gets the backline going.

"But also, it's a very good league to get the attacking game going, and I think it's just the type of rugby Harlequins play, especially in the backline, it feels like they can have a go; they try to beat them, offload. I think the flow and the vision that Harlequins play with, it's very entertaining, it fits quite well into the style that I like to play."

Speaking ahead of Green's arrival, Head of Rugby Paul Gustard said: "We are delighted to welcome Tyrone and his partner Erin to Harlequins and the UK. Tyrone is someone I have been watching for some considerable time having been alerted to his performances by my good friend Ernst Joubert in South Africa.

"Over the last two years he has cemented a role in a dangerous, attack-focused team at the Lions alongside established Springboks and veteran Super Rugby players. He has electric feet and some beautiful skills having developed as a fly-half at junior levels, but it is his tenacity and fight in contact that really caught my eye.

"He fights and twists and turns violently through contact, which is so vital in modern day rugby, and possesses the kind of desire you see from a Harlequin great in Mike Brown.

"I am really excited to see him run out in the Quarters and know he will add significant value on the field.

"However, for all his skills on the pitch, it was meeting him in person in Johannesburg after one of our games that cemented our desire to recruit him. He is one of the most driven, dedicated young men I have spoken to, who is very clear on what he wants; and his passion for the sport and the game was so obvious and satisfying to see.

"I anticipate big things from Tyrone, and I know our brilliant fans will welcome him warmly when he and Erin fly over. On behalf of the Club, welcome, Tyrone!"

See Tyrone's first interview

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