Former Wales prop Adam Jones to leave Cardiff Blues for Harlequins

Former Wales prop Adam Jones is to join Aviva Premiership side Harlequins at the end of the season.

The 34-year-old, who retired from Test rugby earlier this season, will move to Quins from Cardiff Blues.

Jones won 95 Wales caps during an international career that also saw him play in five Tests for the British and Irish Lions.

Harlequins Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured Adam’s services. Not only is it apparent that Adam wants to keep going for some time to come, but the work he will do in supporting and pushing our young tight heads Kyle Sinckler, Will Collier and Matt Shields will benefit us for years to come.

“He is a world class prop and we cannot wait to get him involved. I am sure he will become an instant hit with our supporters.”

Jones only Cardiff Blues last season after spending a decade at the Osprey but was not offered an extension on his one-year deal at Cardiff Arms Park.

He added: “I’m really excited about this new challenge. I have enjoyed my year with the Blues and I'm thankful to The Board and Mike Hammett for giving me a go.

“Contrary to media reports in Wales, I have had options here, but Harlequins is an ambitious and progressive club with good values. Everyone who is there, or who has been there, loves it and having spoken to both Conor O’Shea and John Kingston I was even more impressed.”