Saracens continue recruitment drive with deal for Harlequins prop Josh Ibuanokpe

Saracens-bound: Josh Ibuanokpe will leave Harlequins for Allianz Park at the end of the season
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Saracens have completed the signing of Harlequins prop Josh Ibuanokpe.

The 23-year-old has been tipped for a bright future after joining Harlequins’ academy from Dulwich College in July 2014.

Ibuanokpe made his professional debut last season for Harlequins in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, before signing professional terms with the club ahead of the current campaign.

However, the prop has now crossed London to sign for Saracens and he will link up with his new team-mates in the summer.

Ibuanokpe has appeared for Harlequins both domestically and in Europe this season, helping them climb to fifth in the Premiership and reach the semi-finals of the Heineken Challenge Cup.

But the chance to join Saracens, who next week will compete in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup, has proved too great for the prop to turn down.

“Saracens have a history of developing young players and I’m excited to see how far my game can develop with them,” Ibuanokpe said.

“I know a few of the players at the club and they’ve spoken about the tight-knit nature of the squad.”

Ibuanokpe is the latest signing by Saracens as they continue to strengthen their squad for next season.

The club have already secured the signatures of England full-back Elliot Daly and hooker Jack Singleton, and director of rugby Mark McCall is delighted to have added Ibuanokpe too.

“We are excited to have signed a player of Josh’s potential and look forward to working with him at Saracens,” said McCall.

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