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Jason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins

Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach determined to build stronger foundations rather than resort to short-term fixes.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:30 AM
Jason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins
Key Things to Know
  • Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore insisted he is the right person to lead the club after a 48-0 defeat.
  • Gilmore stressed the need to build long-term foundations across recruitment, conditioning, and salary cap management.
  • Fly-half Marcus Smith is set to return to the squad for the Premiership match against Sale Sharks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore insisted he is the right man to lead the club following their 48-0 defeat against Gloucester. The Australian coach emphasized his determination to establish sustainable long-term foundations, including recruitment and conditioning, rather than relying on short-term fixes to reverse the club's decline.

Gilmore called for patience as Harlequins prepare to face Sale Sharks, bolstered by the return of fly-half Marcus Smith from injury. Meanwhile, teammates Alex Dombrandt and Finn Baxter continue their recoveries ahead of the upcoming Challenge Cup campaign.

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