George Lowe commits long-term future to Harlequins

Harlequins centre George Lowe has signed a new deal at the Aviva Premiership club.

No details of the contract have been revealed for the 26-year-old, who has scored 27 tries in 128 appearances for Quins.

Lowe, who was called up for England's 2012 tour to South Africa, spent 13 months in intensive recovery from a career-threatening neck injury he suffered against Saracens in 2013.

"I am really pleased to have committed my future to Harlequins; my decision to stay was a quick and easy one," Lowe, who returned to competitive rugby in October 2014, told the club's official website.

"The club and its supporters really helped me during my long-term injury and it's something I'm truly grateful for. I want to repay the faith and support they gave me by helping this club push for more silverware both domestically and in Europe.

Injury cost him on his rise to the top, but the way he is playing now, and at the age of 26, George should in no way, shape or form limit his ambition.

"The squad we have is hugely exciting and I'm looking forward to being a part of it for the next few years."

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea said: "George is the epitome of what you understand a team player to be.

"Injury cost him on his rise to the top, but the way he is playing now, and at the age of 26, George should in no way, shape or form limit his ambition. The wider group owe him and if the group delivers, George will get the recognition he deserves."

Lowe's new deal comes on the back of Super Rugby-winning back row Beau Robinson signing for Harlequins as injury dispensation cover for Fiji international Netani Talei.