Meanwhile, Ruck are reporting that we’re on the verge of signing Ollie Lawrence. I don’t know if we can afford both, but maybe we can because Andre is presumably on a decent wedge.
Lawrence coming to the Stoop could make sense for him and for Quins. It’s becoming clearer that England’s attacking system is designed much more for Marcus than it is for Ford or Fin, and if Lawrence wants to cement his place as England’s first choice 12 (which seems to be the slot that’s open for him) then playing regularly alongside England’s first choice 10 might appeal - especially since Oscar Beard is a potential contender for the 13 shirt in the future.