Conor O’Shea tipped for Italy after Harlequins exit

Conor O’Shea will leave Harlequins this summer, paving the way for the former Ireland full-back to replace Jacques Brunel as Italy coach.
Conor O’Shea tipped for Italy after Harlequins exit
Thu, 21 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Nick Mashiter

The Harlequins rugby director confirmed he will leave the Twickenham Stoop at the end of the season, after six years at the helm.

O’Shea guided Quins to their maiden Aviva Premiership title in 2012, while also scooping the European Challenge Cup and LV=Cup at the club.

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