Palepoi signs for Harlequins

Harlequins have announced the signing of Samoan international second-row forward Opeta Palepoi.

Palepoi, who has won 38 caps and played in the last two World Cup tournaments, arrives at The Stoop on a one-year deal.

The deal follows an injury to Quins lock Jim Evans, who dislocated his shoulder in training last week and faces six months on the sidelines.