Launchbury among Quins players to sign new deals
Joe Launchbury has spent the past two seasons at Harlequins
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Former England lock Joe Launchbury is one of three players to have extended their contracts at Harlequins.
Jordan Els and Jack Musk have also agreed new terms.
Launchbury, 34, moved to The Stoop in 2023 from Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after a 12-year association with Wasps came to an end when the club folded.
He has since gone on to play 42 times for the Londoners in all competitions.
Launchbury won the last of his 70 international caps in March 2022 and was part of the squad that reached the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
"We've got an incredibly determined group of players and staff at the club and so much potential in this group," Launchbury told the club website.
"I am excited to be a part of that journey, helping the squad in any way I can. I look forward to playing in front of our amazing fans again next season at The Stoop."
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson added: "Joe has a wealth of experience at the elite level of the game, which is invaluable in any team environment both on and off the pitch. He'll continue to serve as great mentor to our younger players.
"When called upon this season he's continued to perform at a high-level and his leadership qualities have shone through."
Jack Musk has spent much of the past two seasons loaned to London Scottish
Hooker Musk, 25, came up through the Premiership side's academy system and made his debut in September 2019.
He has since gone on to play 40 times and scored three tries in this season's Premiership Rugby Cup.
He has spent most of the past two seasons on loan at Championship neighbours London Scottish.
"Despite opportunities being limited for him this year, Jack has demonstrated a fantastic work ethic throughout the week and a drive to improve himself and those around him," Wilson said.
"When he's had his opportunity, he's performed well and we're looking forward to seeing how Jack continues to develop."
Jordan Els joined Harlequins from Ealing Trailfinders in 2019
Loosehead prop Els, 27, has also renewed his deal.
The South African moved to Quins from fellow London outfit Ealing Trailfinders ahead of the 2019-20 season.
This season Els has been mainly used as an impact substitute, making 11 of his 14 appearances this season off the bench.
He has made 48 appearances in all competitions in total for Quins.
"I've loved my time at Quins so far and I'm excited to be extending my contract into next season," Els told the club website.
"This is a really ambitious group of players and coaches, and I know that there is a real desire to achieve something special in the years to come."