Green eager to secure regular starting spot after signing new deal at Saints
Luke Green is looking forward to continuing his pursuit of the Saints No.3 shirt after signing a new deal with Saints.
The tighthead prop joined the black, green and gold ahead of the 2024/25 season after a spell in Major League Rugby with San Diego Legion, having previously represented London Irish and Ampthill.
He made an immediate impression in his debut campaign, featuring in 24 of Saints’ 33 matches across all competitions, with his strong form earning him a contract extension midway through the season.
Green also gained international recognition during the year, featuring for England A in their victory over Australia A at Ashton Gate, adding to his previous caps at Under-18 and Under-20 level.
The 24-year-old has taken his overall tally of Saints appearances to 30 this term, consolidating his place as a reliable presence in Northampton’s matchday squad.
His growing influence – and the development he feels within the club’s environment – underpins Green’s enthusiasm for renewing his deal at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
And Green said: “I love it here at Northampton. I love this part of the world, I love the boys, and the environment is outstanding.
"From a rugby point of view, I’m learning so much.
“I still think of myself as a young player, but when I look at the environments I’ve been in, this is the one where I feel I’m progressing the most.
“You can feel the improvements week to week, and the coaches drive high standards – no one is ever comfortable here.
“I’m ambitious and I take my career seriously.
"I want to keep pushing on, put pressure on Trev (Davison) and Cleopas (Kundiona), and become first choice tighthead here at Saints.
"And ultimately, I want to push into the England squad too.”
Green and his fellow forwards have operated under a new scrum coach this season following the arrival of Jaco Pienaar last summer.
And the South African’s impact has been keenly felt by Green.
“Jaco has been absolutely brilliant, he is a really good coach,” said Green, who has started his own coaching journey this season with grassroots Warwickshire club Manor Park RFC.
“Technically he’s excellent and has made meaningful adjustments to our scrum.
"He’s also picked up a couple of personal things for me that have been significant, and from a system point of view he’s made some smart changes as well.”