James Lang (rugby union)
James Lang (born 4 April 1995) is a Scotland international rugby union player. He plays for the Harlequins in England at Fly half or Centre.
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| Date of birth | 4 April 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Ashford (Surrey), England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | St Mary’s University, Bangor University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Born a few miles from Harlequins rugby union side's Twickenham Stoop, in Ashford, Middlesex. Lang represented Harlequins first, at school boy level. His burgeoning rugby career took off, when as a teenager Lang joined Welsh side Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC1404) in North Wales.[1]
Professional career
In the summer of 2016 the 22-year-old Lang returned from Rygbi Gogledd Cymru to Harlequins academy. He has since made several successful appearances as Fly-Half for Quins.[2]
Characteristic of Lang's style on the rugby field is his strong and accurate kicking. Lang himself has mentioned working with former Quins Fly-half Nick Evans. Which benefited him in his own similar role. Lang plays at Fly-half in the Harlequins academy and first team.[3]
Lang signed a pre-contract agreement with Pro14 side Edinburgh Rugby in January 2021, alongside fellow Harlequins player Glen Young.[4]
International career
Lang's first played for Scotland at U18 level in 2013. Five years later he was named as a member of the Scottish squad for the summer tour to Canada, United States and Argentina. Lang one of six uncapped players ahead of the tour, under the guidance of Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.[5][6]
Lang received his first senior cap against Canada on 9 June 2018.[7]
References
- "Harlequins announces signing of Academy fly-half James Lang". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "RGC youngster earns dream move to Premiership side Harlequins". Daily Post. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "James Lang extends his time with Harlequins". Quins.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "FRESH FACES: MEET LANG AND YOUNG". edinburghrugby.org. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Six uncapped Scots named in Summer Tour squad". Scottish Rugby. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- Morrison, Iain (9 May 2018). "Unknown quantity James Lang has chance to shine at 12 for Scotland". The Scotsman. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- "Scottish Rugby on Twitter".