James Johnston (rugby union)
New Zealand rugby union player born 1986
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.
He started for Harlequins in their 2011–12 Premiership final victory over Leicester Tigers.
On 15 June 2015, James signs for Premiership rivals Wasps for the upcoming 2015–16 season. He left Wasps and announced his signing for Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors.
Johnson left Worcester as he moved to France to join Top 14 side Brive ahead of the 2017–18 season. On 11 June 2020, Johnston signed for Rouen in the French second division Pro D2 from the 2020–21 season.
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