Harlequins have confirmed the following players will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season.
Director of Rugby Billy Millard said: “I want to thank our departing players for their contribution to Harlequins and for everything they have given throughout their time at the Club. It’s been a pleasure to work with these players and I have no doubt they will succeed in their next chapter, whether that’s in rugby or in their transition into a new career.
“We look forward to saying our goodbyes and thanking the players following Saturday’s match at The Stoop. I know the Quins faithful will provide them with a fitting farewell and thank them for their excellent service and dedication to our Club.”
Makeen Alikhan
Makeen Alikhan joined the Senior Academy in 2021/22 and achieved three appearances, making his debut against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup in 2021. The flanker joined the Dallas Jackals in March for the 2024 MRL season.
Lovejoy Chawatama
Lovejoy Chawatama joins Bristol Bears for the 2024/25 campaign. The tighthead prop signed for Quins as injury cover in June 2023, making seven appearances. Prior to Quins, Chawatama registered 93 appearances for London Irish and enjoyed stints with Clifton RFC, London Scottish and London Welsh.
Will Collier
Will Collier departs Quins for a new playing opportunity in the French Top 14. The Club stalwart departs as a two-time Gallagher Premiership winner, with more than 240 appearances to his name and two caps for England. The Academy graduate joined the Club in 2009 and made his debut in the LV= Cup match against Wasps in Abu Dhabi in 2011. He has since achieved 241 appearances over 13 seasons, playing a key role in the Club’s Premiership titles in 2012 and 2021.
Theo Currie
Theo Currie is a product of Gordon’s School and has been a member of the Harlequins Academy. The second-row has been studying at Swansea University, and represented Scotland U20 in the 2024 U20 Six Nations.