He came on as an impact player in the club's opening win of the season against Leicester Tigers (Picture: Alligin Photography)
Vasuturaga came on as an impact player in the club's opening win of the season against Leicester Tigers (Picture: Alligin Photography)
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Chance to impress: Army rugby's Sitiveni Vasuturaga makes Harlequins debut

He came on as an impact player in the club's opening win of the season against Leicester Tigers (Picture: Alligin Photography)
Vasuturaga came on as an impact player in the club's opening win of the season against Leicester Tigers (Picture: Alligin Photography)

British Army rugby union star Sitiveni Vasuturaga has made his debut for Harlequins in their opening win of the season.

The Fijian replaced Harry Johnson-Holmes in the second half to get his first taste of professional rugby action.

Quins started their campaign in style, beating Leicester Tigers 45-21 at the Stoop in a PREM Rugby Cup clash.

Vasuturaga serves in the Royal Artillery and rose to prominence as a powerful force in the Army's rugby league team.

At the start of last season, he switched codes and made a big impact in the rugby union team, starting both of the Inter Service matches.

He even grabbed a moment to remember at Allianz Stadium as he scored a try in the Army's 41–36 loss to the Royal Navy.

He signed a short-term deal at Harlequins for the opening game after impressing in pre-season, and he's hoping his short cameo can convince Quins bosses to invest further into his career.

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