New Zealand born former NFL player Paul Lasike has signed with English Premiership Rugby side the Harlequins.
The 28-year-old has played six international matches for the USA Eagles and was a former fullback for NFL sides the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals.
He played three seasons in the NFL as a reserve fullback.
"I talked about it with my wife and kids and we decided we wanted to take it up (opportunity)," said Lasike.
"So I grew up playing in New Zealand, so I grew up and played till I was 17 when I made the decision to move to the US.
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"I was playing rugby and football (grid-iron) over there.
"Four years ago I decided to play football exclusively and then I came back to rugby back in January and so I have been just been playing, trying to get back into form."
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