Harlequins have added Great Britain rugby league legend Sean Long and former player Jordan Turner-Hall to full-time roles on their first-team backroom staff.
Long, who was previously on the Quins staff in the 2019-20 season and acted as a part-time consultant this term, has been promoted to the full-time role of skills and transition coach.
Turner-Hall, who has been with the club for 24 years, first as a player and then as an academy coach, has been named defence and transition coach.
They will work under head coach Jason Gilmore as Quins aim to shake off a malaise that saw them finish ninth in the Prem table this season, their worst performance in eight years.
Former St Helens scrum half Long said: “I’ve enjoyed working alongside Jason and the wider coaching staff, and I think there’s a brilliant environment being built here.
“As skills and transition coach, I want to help the players express themselves and fulfil their potential.”
Former England centre Turner-Hall, who made 181 appearances for Quins as a player, added: “I’m really excited to be involved in what feels like a new chapter for the club.
“Going into next season, it feels like a bit of rebirth with the youngsters we have coming through.
“We’ve had our challenges with injuries, but that’s created opportunity, and Jason has shown real faith in the younger players across all competitions.”
Harlequins say they will add a new attack coach to their staff shortly.
