James Johnston (rugby union)

James Johnston (born 6 March 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Samoan descent who currently plays for Rouen 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]

James Johnston
Birth nameJames Vincent Iopu Johnston
Date of birth (1986-03-06) 6 March 1986
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight140 kg (22 st 1 lb; 309 lb)
Notable relative(s)Census Johnston
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Current team Worcester Warriors
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
2016–2017
2017-2020
2020–		 Harlequins
Saracens
Wasps
Worcester Warriors
Brive
Rouen		 102
51
2
20
6		 (10)
(10)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 30 June 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008– Samoa 16 (5)
Correct as of 30 June 2016

On 15 June 2015, James signs for Premiership rivals Wasps for the upcoming 2015-16 season.ref>"Wasps sign Saracens and Samoa prop James Johnston for next season". BBC Sport. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.</ref> He left Wasps and announced his signing for Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors.[3]

Johnson left Worcester as he moved to France to join Top 14 side Brive ahead of the 2017-18 season.[4] On 11 June 2020, Johnston signed for Rouen in the French second division Pro D2 from the 2020-21 season.[5]

References
  1. https://twitter.com/JayVJohnston July 2013
  2. Rees, Paul (25 May 2012). "James Johnston hungry for more success with Harlequins". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  3. "James Johnston signs for Worcester Warriors". Ultimate Rugby. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  4. "Worcester Warriors prop set to join French Top 14 outfit Brive". Worcester News. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  5. "Premiership title-winning prop has signed for Richard Hill at Rouen". Rugby Pass. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.


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