George Furbank has left champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins, where his early partnership with Marcus Smith is showing encouraging signs.
The move represents a change of circumstances for Furbank, who has traded a successful Northampton side for a Harlequins team described as struggling. His developing understanding with Smith has nevertheless provided an early positive indication of how the pair could work together.
Smith is central to the emerging partnership, with the initial signs of synergy between the two players offering Harlequins cause for optimism. The available information does not provide further details about the matches or performances behind that assessment.
Furbank’s move and his relationship with Smith form the main early storyline of his time at Harlequins. Further developments will show whether the promising connection can translate into a sustained contribution for the club.
