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James Lang (rugby union)

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James Lang (born 4 April 1995) is an English professional rugby union player for the Harlequins and plays Fly half.

Club 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 Rugby Gogledd Cymru (RGC) in North Wales.[1]

22-year-old Lang joined Harlequins academy in the summer of 2016 from Rugby Gogledd Cymru. 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Harlequins announces signing of Academy fly-half James Lang". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 3 Dec 2017.
  2. ^ "RGC youngster earns dream move to Premiership side Harlequins". Daily Post. Retrieved 3 Dec 2017.
  3. ^ "James Lang extends his time with Harlequins". Quins.co.uk. Retrieved 3 Dec 2017.