Harlequins sign Wasps fly-half Ruaridh Jackson

Wasps fly-half Ruaridh Jackson will exit the club at the end of the ongoing Aviva Premiership season to join Harlequins.

The 28-year-old capped 16 times for Wasps following a recovery from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and later went on to win his 28th Scotland cap in the recently concluded RBS Six Nations tournament.

Dai Young, director of rugby at the Ricoh Arena, told wasps.co.uk the team was keen on retaining Jackson with him being a part of their long-term plans. Young stated that Jackson's intention behind the switch to Quins was to secure more game-time and wished him well for his future.

"Ruaridh is a very talented player and we were obviously keen to keep him.

"He was certainly part of our long-term plans, but we appreciate he was keen to secure the most game-time possible and he felt this would be elsewhere given the 10s we will have here at Wasps next season. We will part on good terms and wish him the very best at Quins next season.

"Ruaridh is a great guy, who is extremely popular within the squad and is highly respected for his skill-set and his commitment to the team and to helping the squad succeed."

Jackson, who joined Wasps from Glasgow Warriors in 2014, has scored 72 points in his overall 18 appearances for Wasps.

The fly-half termed the decision "extremely tough" but also the best for his career. He also expressed his gratitude for Young and everyone associated with the club.

"It was an extremely tough decision to leave Wasps having loved my two years here.

"It's a club on the up, playing great rugby, but I feel this move is the best decision for my career.

"I'd like to thank Dai especially for understanding my decision and letting me go, and wish the very best to everyone associated with the club."

Jackson also expressed his readiness to contest Nick Evans for the number 10 shirt at Quins next season.

"Having someone like Nick Evans was another big draw; he's a guy I have watched a lot of and will look forward to picking his brain and challenging him and the other tens for that shirt."