Former London Irish back-row forward Tom Pearson joins Northampton
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Back-row forward Pearson was left without a club when London Irish went into administration last week after being suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union. He was named in England’s first World Cup training squad of the summer by head coach Steve Borthwick, while Pearson ended last term with Premiership and Rugby Players’ Association young player of the season honours. I want to push on and develop as much as I can as a player Tom Pearson “From my very first conversation with Phil Dowson, he has been extremely honest and clear on the direction he wants Saints to go as a club. “He has also got clear ideas on where my game can improve, and I want to push on and develop as much as I can as a player.” Two of Pearson’s England squad colleagues and former Irish team-mates – Henry Arundell and Will Joseph – have yet to confirm their club futures.
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