Finn Carnduff
English rugby union player (born 2004)
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Finn Sebastian Carnduff (born 10 March 2004) is an English professional rugby union player. He plays as a lock and flanker for Leicester Tigers and has captained the England under-20 rugby union team.
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| Born | Finn Sebastian Carnduff 10 March 2004[1] Leicester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (17 st 7 lb; 245 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Leicester Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Carnduff was a Leicester Tigers fan as a child before joining the club's academy. He initially played at full-back before becoming a second row player.[3] He attended Leicester Grammar School and played for Market Harborough Rugby Club, following in the footsteps of former England captain and head coach and Leicester second row Martin Johnson.[4] Carnduff is currently a student at Loughborough University.[5]
Club career
Capable of playing as a flanker or in the second row,[6] Carnduff made his debut for Leicester Tigers in March 2022 against London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup when he was 17 years-old.[7][8] He made his Premiership Rugby debut for Leicester on the 6 May 2023 against Harlequins.[9] In April 2024, he was named in the Leicester starting XV in the league for the first time, against Northampton Saints.[10]
Carnduff signed a new contract with the club in January 2025.[11]
International career
In April 2022 Carnduff scored a try for England Under-18 against Wales.[12][13] He scored a try on his debut for England Under-20 in the opening round of the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship against Scotland.[14] Later that year he was a member of the England squad that finished fourth at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship.[15]
Carnduff was chosen to captain England for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[4] During the tournament he scored tries against Italy, Scotland and Ireland.[16][17][18] He also played in the last round as England claimed the title at Stade du Hameau.[19][20]
Carnduff also captained England at the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship and scored a try in a pool stage victory over hosts South Africa.[21] He started in the final as England defeated France at Cape Town Stadium to become junior world champions.[22][23]
Honours
- England U20
- World Rugby U20 Championship
Champion (1): 2024
- Six Nations Under 20s Championship
- Champion (1): 2024
