, external<\/span><\/a> when his present deal expires at the end of the season, but Gilmore suggested other departures may be necessary as he looks for a smaller squad, combining quality and flexibility.<\/p>\n“You obviously need the right amount of contracts across all positions so that if you do get injuries, it’s not like you’re scrambling,” he added.<\/p>\n
“But what we’re looking at is, can we be more efficient with our contracting?”<\/p>\n
Harlequins have lost a host of big-name players in recent seasons, with the retirement of Joe Marler, Danny Care and Matt Symons coinciding with the departures of Andre Esterhuizen, Will Collier, Wilco Louw and Joe Marchant.<\/p>\n
Gilmore said he was focused on reviving Harlequins’ trademark attacking style, while emphasising the need for physicality in defence.<\/p>\n
“How much are we prepared to fight?” he added.<\/p>\n
“It’s just not about being on the back foot, it’s about arresting momentum in the game and making sure that we keep on top.”<\/p>\n
Flanker Jack Kenningham came through the club’s academy, having been a regular at the Stoop as a boy.<\/p>\n
“I put my body on the line every time I play for Quins – I love the club,” said the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n
“It means a lot to me, having been a season-ticket holder when I was about 11 years old. So it hurts me probably, potentially more than others when we do lose.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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