'It's been seamless... I'm over the moon': JAMES PATER, Northampton's 19-year-old 'Slim Reaper' on his rapid rise into the first team, taking Jonny Wilkinson's advice and how he's trying to bulk up

James Pater, a 19-year-old rugby player for Northampton Saints nicknamed the 'Slim Reaper', has spoken about his rapid rise into the first team in an exclusive interview. Pater revealed that when he was 15, his teammates at Shelford RFC pooled money to win a charity auction training session with England legend Jonny Wilkinson, whose advice has influenced his development. The teenager says his transition into senior rugby has been seamless and he is currently working on building his physical strength.