James Lang (rugby union)


James Lang is a Scotland international rugby union player. He plays for the Harlequins in England at Fly half or Centre.

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 Rugby Gogledd Cymru in North Wales.

Professional career

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.
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.

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.
Lang received his first senior cap against Canada on 9 June 2018.