Former Harlequins loosehead prop joins Saints on short-term deal

South African prop Jordan Els has joined Saints on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The experienced loosehead arrives from Harlequins, where he made 58 appearances across a seven-season spell in south-west London.

Jordan Els started training at Saints last week (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)placeholder image
Jordan Els started training at Saints last week (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Having also represented Ealing Trailfinders, London Scottish and the URC’s Sharks, Els adds valuable experience to Saints’ front-row options as the squad prepares for the new campaign.

The 29-year-old linked up with his new team-mates at Franklin’s Gardens last week as Saints returned for pre-season training.

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