Fly-half Tim Swiel returns to Harlequins after loan spell in South Africa
Wednesday 8 April 2015 11:22, UK
Fly-half Tim Swiel will return to Harlequins next season on a full-time contract after completing a loan spell in South Africa.
Swiel, 21, spent four months on loan with Harlequins earlier this season before heading back to the Durban-based Sharks in South Africa for the Super 15 competition.
"Tim made a real impact with us on loan earlier in the season and we are delighted that the Sharks have granted him his release to come back to us on a full-time basis," Quins rugby director Conor O'Shea said.
"He is a young player with a huge amount of potential and also someone who showed mentally that he is able to cope with anything thrown at him."
Somerset-born Swiel made 10 appearances during his loan spell, featuring in the European Champions Cup, the Aviva Premiership and LV=Cup.
"It is with great excitement that I am committing to Harlequins full time," Swiel told premiershiprugby.com.
"The decision wasn't a tricky one due to the fact I had such a great time on my loan spell. The Harlequins set up and supporter base is amazing and I can't wait to wear the quarters again.
"Quins have very good young players coming through which bodes well for the future and I'm grateful to hopefully be part of that legacy."
