ADAPTED LAWES
HOW TO describe Courtney Lawes in three words? “Relaxed, self-assured, father – I love being a dad,” comes the response from the man himself on the Zoom screen. When it’s put to him that none of those words would likely be used if opposition fly-halves were asked the same question, he chuckles.
The second-row, whether playing for Northampton Saints, England or the British & Irish Lions, is known for his relentless nature in defence, with those wearing the No 10 jersey often on the receiving end. There are YouTube videos dedicated to his tackles, collections of his greatest ‘hits’. These few snippets of commentary highlight how big an impression Lawes can make as a tackler…
“What a tackle from Courtney Lawes. He just lined him up and cut him in half.”
“That is a monstrous hit.”
“He’s the nemesis of every fly-half.”
“When you clash with Courtney Lawes, you’re going to come off second best.”
“Lawes doing what he does best.” Owen Farrell,
