Harder boost for Quins

Explosive Samoan winger George Harder should be fit for Harlequins’ pre-season tour to Ireland next month.

Harder underwent minor knee surgery towards the end of the last season but is expected to return to full fitness by mid-August.

Forwards Roy Winters and Ace Tiatia are also likely to be ready for the trip to Ireland following successful operations.

Quins will meet Belfast Harlequins and Ulster during the week-long tour before facing Saracens on August 27 in their final warm-up game before the new campaign.