Quins linked with O'Shea

11:45, Dec 16 2009

Harlequins are lining up Conor O'Shea as their new director of rugby, according to reports. The former London Irish boss and Ireland full-back, 39, could be appointed before Christmas. Ian McGeechan, British and Irish Lions head coach in South Africa earlier this year, ex-Scotland chief Frank Hadden and current Quins defence coach Tony Diprose have also been linked with a post vacated when Dean Richards resigned during the summer. Richards' exit came prior to him receiving a three-year worldwide coaching ban for his role in the 'Bloodgate' fake injury scandal that also saw former Quins physiotherapist Steph Brennan and current player Tom Williams banned. Quins have yet to comment on the O'Shea speculation, but it is believed he could take up the role in March. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He is currently national director at the English Institute of Sport, and was previously the Rugby Football Union's national academy director. O'Shea won 35 caps for Ireland and made more than 120 first team appearances as a London Irish player before moving into coaching after a knee injury forced his premature retirement. Quins are facing an early exit from this season's Heineken Cup, having lost their first three pool games, but their Guinness Premiership form is better and they currently lie five points off a top-four place. John Kingston, who recently agreed a new contract as head coach, took charge of team affairs following Richards' departure and will remain a critical part of Quins' coaching structure.

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