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| Birth name | James Vincent Iopu Johnston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 March 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 140 kg (22 st 1 lb; 309 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Census Johnston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Johnston (born 6 March 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Samoan descent who currently plays for Ampthill RUFC (2023-2024) and has represented Samoa. He has played club rugby for Wasps, Harlequins and Saracens in the then 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]
On 15 June 2015, James signs for Premiership rivals Wasps for the upcoming 2015–16 season.[3] He left Wasps and announced his signing for Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors.[4]
Johnson left Worcester as he moved to France to join Top 14 side Brive ahead of the 2017–18 season.[5] On 11 June 2020, Johnston signed for Rouen in the French second division Pro D2 from the 2020–21 season.[6]
He signed for Ampthill RUFC for the 2023-24 season from Stade Nicois (Nice Rugby).[7]
References
- ^ https://twitter.com/JayVJohnston July 2013
- ^ Rees, Paul (25 May 2012). "James Johnston hungry for more success with Harlequins". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Wasps sign Saracens and Samoa prop James Johnston for next season". BBC Sport. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "James Johnston signs for Worcester Warriors". Ultimate Rugby. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors prop set to join French Top 14 outfit Brive". Worcester News. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Premiership title-winning prop has signed for Richard Hill at Rouen". Rugby Pass. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Forward replacements for the Mob". Rugby Pass. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.