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Angus Scott-Young to stay at Northampton Saints
By Ian Cameron
Aussie back row Angus Scott-Young has signed a new deal with Northampton Saints ensuring his stay extends beyond the current season.
The 26-year-old back row who transitioned to the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Queensland Reds before the 2022/23 season has become an integral part of the team.
In just 18 months Scott-Young has accumulated around 40 appearances since his first game in the team's colors against Sale Sharks. His decision to continue with the Saints a team currently leading the Gallagher Premiership stems from his appreciation for his teammates and the club's environment.
Before joining Northampton Scott-Young boasted over 70 appearances for the Reds including a Super Rugby AU championship win in 2021 and 30 caps for Queensland Country. The son of ex-Wallaby Sam Scott-Young also has experience with Bay of Plenty Steamers in New Zealand and represented Australia in the Under-20s Junior World Championships in 2016 and 2017.
“It was a pretty straightforward decision for me to stay at the Club,” said Scott-Young. “I’ve made close friendships with a good number of the guys in the team – it’s a very tight-knit community, which I love being a part of.
“The high-performance environment at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is also incredible, I hadn’t experienced anything like it before coming to Northampton. We have incredible coaches, world-class training facilities, and some really talented players, so to be in an environment like this is really exciting.
“It’s also been really cool to see the reaction of our supporters towards the collaborations between my clothing brand, ‘Saint Gustaf’, and the Club. I’ve really enjoyed the artistic outlet that the Club has given me, and I’m looking forward to doing some more of that in the future.
“Moving to England and facing new challenges has helped me grow as a person and opened my eyes to new cultures and new ways of living. On the field, playing in the Premiership has been brilliant for my development; it’s one of, if not the highest, level of club rugby in the world. Every week is a huge challenge which is really enjoyable.
“If you look at the stock Saints have in the back row, the guys I’m competing with for places, they’re almost all at international level. Being around players like that is the best way to ensure you’re upping your game, you learn to appreciate the talent that they have, and learn to take bits from their game.
“Ultimately, iron sharpens iron, and I want to continue to become the best version of myself here at Saints.”
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