Meet James Pater, England’s answer to Thomas Ramos

Daniel Schofield Thu, 19 March 2026 at 9:00 am UTC·5 min read There is no doubting the levels of excitement around Northampton Saints about the potential of James Pater, who has been christened the “Slim Reaper” by members of the first-team squad. The only debate is what position he will end up in. Still just 18, Pater returns to Franklin’s Gardens after a starring role with England Under-20s, where he featured at full-back. During the Prem Rugby Cup campaign, Pater had No 10 on his back for Northampton and earned man-of-the-match honours opposite Wallabies fly-half James O’Connor in the East Midlands derby against Leicester.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Blessed with both searing...