James Johnston (rugby union)
Full name | James Vincent Iopu Johnston | ||
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Date of birth | 6 March 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 140 kilograms (22 st 1 lb) | ||
Notable relative(s) | Census Johnston | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Current status | |||
Position(s) | Tighthead Prop | ||
Current team | Worcester Warriors | ||
Playing career | |||
Position | Tighthead Prop | ||
Professional / senior clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2009–2013 2013–2015 2015–2016 2016– |
Harlequins Saracens Wasps Worcester Warriors |
102 51 0 12 |
(10) (10) (0) (0) |
correct as of 30 June 2016. | |||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2008– | Samoa | 16 | (5) |
correct as of 30 June 2016. |
James Johnston (born 6 March 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Samoan descent who currently plays for Worcester Warriors and has represented Samoa. He has played club rugby for Wasps, Harlequins and Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. He plays at tighthead prop. He has represented Samoa. Johnston lived in Surbiton whilst playing for Harlequins, before making the move to St Albans upon signing for Saracens in 2013.[1] He started for Harlequins in their 2011–12 Premiership final victory over Leicester Tigers.[2]
On 15 June 2015, James signs for Premiership rivals Wasps for the upcoming 2015-16 season. He then left the club midway through the 20[3]
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JayVJohnston July 2013
- ↑ Rees, Paul (25 May 2012). "James Johnston hungry for more success with Harlequins". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ↑ "Wasps sign Saracens and Samoa prop James Johnston for next season". BBC Sport. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
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