George Head (born 4 August 1999) is a professional rugby union player who currently plays for Harlequins in the Premiership, as well as featuring on loan for RFU Championship side London Scottish.

Career

Head began his career at Old Reigatian RFC before being picked up by the Harlequins Academy in 2017. Winning the Under-18 Premiership with the London-based club. Originally a loosehead prop he was persuaded by then Harlequins DoR

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. Before making his senior debut for Harlequins he spent time on loan at numerous clubs; Worthing RFC, Esher RFC and

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. Barnes at the time coached by then Harlequins hooker Joe Gray, George Head working with him closely. He was set to make his debut for Harlequins against

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in the Champions Cup, having been named on the bench, however did not feature with Samoan hooker Elia Elia playing the full match. He was later named on the bench for a Premiership clash against

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, Head coming off the bench in the 59th minute. The week after he earned his first start against

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. In 2021 him and Caden Murley began coaching at Old Reigatians, Head being assigned as the forwards coach.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Head, George 1999 births Living people Rugby union hookers Rugby union props English rugby union coaches English rugby union players Harlequin F.C. players London Scottish F.C. players Esher RFC players Rugby union players from Redhill, Surrey