James Lang (born 4 April 1995) is a Scottish professional
rugby union footballer who plays as a
Fly half or
Centre for
Edinburgh Rugby in the
United Rugby Championship and the
Scotland national team
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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.
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.
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.
Lang signed a pre-contract agreement with
United Rugby Championship side
Edinburgh Rugby in January 2021, alongside fellow Harlequins player
Glen Young.
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
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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.
References
External links
Harlequins profile
1995 births
Living people
Scottish rugby union players
Harlequin F.C. players
Scotland international rugby union players
RGC 1404 players
Edinburgh Rugby players
Rugby union fly-halves
Rugby union centres
Rugby union players from Surrey
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