""The fact of the matter is, we do have a lot of players on contract," said Gilmore. "We're looking at the spend that we put into the squad to make sure that we're getting most bang for our buck. And the boys are aware of that. "What is the ideal number of contracts? Where do we put our spend into and what do we actually need?""
"while Northampton full-back George Furbank is expected to move to the Twickenham Stoop for the start of next season. Bristol second row James Dun has also been confirmed as a new arrival for 2026-27. Former captain Stephen Lewies has been linked with a return to his native South Africa, external 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."
Harlequins have recorded only four wins from 15 matches following head coach Danny Wilson's September exit and a 66-21 defeat by Northampton. Club leadership described recent results as unacceptable and plans to review squad size and spending to improve efficiency. The coaching team is assessing contract numbers to balance injury cover with cost-effectiveness while targeting better value. Harlequins face an unbeaten Stormers side in the Champions Cup. Recent moves include Chandler Cunningham-South re-signing, George Furbank expected to join next season, and James Dun confirmed for 2026–27, with other departures under consideration.
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