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Sam Egerton joins Harlequins as cover for Karl Dickson

By Andy Charles

Wednesday 17 February 2016 12:33, UK

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Sam Egerton of Oxford breaks clear for the first try during the Varsity match between Oxford University and Cambridge Unive
Image: Sam Egerton was a leading light for Oxford University

England Sevens scrum-half Sam Egerton has joined Harlequins on a short-term basis.

Quins have moved to add another No 9 option with Karl Dickson sidelined for at least two months with a broken hand.

Egerton was educated at Oxford University and played a starring role in four consecutive Varsity Match victories and, in 2014, became the first player to score a try in three straight matches since 1925.

He joined Yorkshire Carnegie in January 2015 and scored seven tries in 11 appearances before signing a deal with the national sevens squad.

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Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea said: "We are delighted to be able to bring Sam on board on a short-term basis. He is talented and ambitious and I am looking forward to his period with us."

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