Premiership defences will have to watch out for much more than Ollie Lawrence in the Worcester backline with the towering force of Duhan van der Merwe joined by Hartpury recruit Jack Johnson for next season.
Like Lions winger van der Merwe, Johnson stands at 6’4” and is targeting a first Warriors appearance when the new season swings round on September 17. Utilised across the backline during his time at Hartpury University and in the Championship last season, the 22-yearold also experienced playing time in the back row while at Cranleigh School –a role he didn’t appreciate at the time with...