James Townsend is determined to follow in the footsteps of his boyhood hero Ben Youngs as he continues his rise through the ranks at one of rugby’s most storied clubs.
The 18-year-old Warwick School product has already earned England U18 caps and been part of Leicester’s senior academy pre-season going into the 2025/26 campaign, learning what it takes to thrive at the next level.

With a sharp rugby brain, confident service and a clear sense of purpose, Townsend is ticking all the right boxes as he looks to follow the same route as his idol – from Tigers’ academy graduate to England interna...