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Cambridge University graduate Jamie Benson delivered a fine cameo aged 22 as his deadeye goal-kicking allowed Harlequins to bring their away day struggles against Saracens to a close.
Cambridge University graduate Jamie Benson delivered a fine cameo aged 22 as his deadeye goal-kicking allowed Harlequins to bring their away day struggles against Saracens to a close.
Super sub Benson, who only made his Premiership debut in November, came on at half time for Jarrod Evans and kicked three long-range penalties in the last 10 minutes to provide his club with a first Premiership away win over Sarries in 13 long years.
On just his fourth Premiership appearance, Benson stole the show, slotting five out of five successful kicks. However, the player of the match wasn't just handy off the tee, making 51 metres with the ball in hand as he flourished on the big stage in front of 55,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Who needs England star Marcus Smith or Wales playmaker Evans, hey?
Back story as a Cambridge blue
Having played for England Under-20s alongside Quins teammates Fin Baxter and Chandler Cunningham-South in 2022, Benson's progress has been slowed due to his Natural Sciences degree at Cambridge University.
During his time as a student he has also played in three Varsity Matches, a fixture which in its 1980s heyday featured future internationals Rob Andrew and Stuart Barnes facing off at fly-half. Could Benson revive that tradition with England?
The Hampton School student, who was named in the 2022 World School's XV, spent time on loan in the Championship with Cambridge and London Scottish last season but now looks very settled in the top tier of English rugby.
Watch this space.