the Powergen Cup. In 2006, he joined the newly-promoted Harlequins for the 2006–07 season, but only made 17 appearances for them. On 24 October 2007 Abbott announced his retirement due to a shoulder injury. In May 2008 Abbott was announced Backs Coach at Rosslyn Park FC, who finished second in the 2008/2009 season. References External links England profile Harlequins profile Sporting heroes Wasps profile Profile at scrum.com 1978 births Living people Alumni of Diocesan College, Cape Town England international rugby union players English rugby union players Harlequin F.C. players Leicester Tigers players Members of the Order of the British Empire Rugby union players from Cape Town South African people of English descent South African rugby union players Stellenbosch University alumni Stormers players Wasps RFC players Western Province (rugby union) players Rugby union centres