Lewis Noon, son of former England and Newcastle Falcons legend Jamie Noon, is making a name for himself in French rugby. <\/p>\n
Join the\u00a0RUCK\u2019s WhatsApp community here<\/a>\u00a0and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old fullback, who made his senior debut for Brive after coming through their academy last season, has his sights set on a future in international rugby\u2014but he\u2019s aiming to wear a different jersey than his father did.<\/p>\n Instead of representing England, Lewis is determined to don the blue of France.<\/p>\n An English Legacy with a French Twist<\/p>\n While Jamie Noon earned 38 caps for England and built a formidable reputation as a hard-hitting centre, Lewis\u2019s ambitions lie across the Channel. He could one day share the field with Posolo Tuilagi, nephew of England\u2019s own Manu Tuilagi, adding another chapter to rugby\u2019s unique cross-national storylines.<\/p>\n A Falcon Soars in Brive<\/p>\n Jamie Noon retired from professional rugby in 2013 after a successful 13-year run with Newcastle Falcons<\/a> and a final stint at Brive. Reflecting on his career, Jamie tweeted: \u201cAfter 15 years of top flight rugby I\u2019m retiring at the end of the season. So if anyone wants to give me a job please get in touch.\u201d It was a fitting sign-off from a player known for his humour and humility on and off the field.<\/p>\n Starting Young in Malemort<\/p>\n Lewis\u2019s rugby journey began in the French town of Malemort, where the local rugby field was conveniently close to home. He later joined Brive at the U14 level, steadily developing his own style of play. Unlike his father\u2019s physical approach, Lewis\u2019s game has a lighter touch. <\/p>\n \u201cLewis has a game based on avoidance. He reads spaces on the field really well and uses that to his advantage,\u201d Jamie explained. \u201cHe still has some physical progress to make, but we\u2019re working on it,\u201d he added with a laugh, joking that a classic French diet of foie gras and duck legs might be the solution.<\/p>\n A Passion for Defence<\/p>\n While their styles may differ, father and son share a passion for defense. Lewis prides himself on his tackling and ability to track opponents. \u201cI like tackling hard and marking my opponents. I don\u2019t mind defending at all,\u201d he said, reflecting his father\u2019s commitment to the defensive side of the game.<\/p>\n English Blood, French Heart<\/p>\n Although he was born in England, Lewis\u2019s heart belongs to the country he now calls home. \u201cWhen I was younger, I wanted to play for England because of my father. Now, I want to play for France. I have English blood but a French heart,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n His dream to represent France is about more than just a jersey; it\u2019s a connection to where he\u2019s grown up and the culture he\u2019s embraced.<\/p>\n EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n Wealthiest Rugby Couples:<\/p>\n 10. David Pocock & Emma Palandri \u2013 \u00a31.5 million<\/p>\n Former Australian rugby star\u00a0David Pocock\u00a0and his wife,\u00a0Emma Palandri, have diversified their wealth through post-rugby careers. Pocock is now an Australian senator, while Palandri co-founded social enterprise projects focusing on sustainable development.<\/p>\n 9. Nigel Owens & Barrie Jones-Davies \u2013 \u00a32 million<\/p>\n Nigel Owens, Welsh former rugby referee, is a motivational speaker, commentator, and farmer. Together with his partner,\u00a0Barrie Jones-Davies, they\u2019ve cultivated a modest fortune built on Owens\u2019 post-rugby ventures.<\/p>\n 8. Owen Farrell & Georgie Farrell \u2013 \u00a33 million<\/p>\n England captain\u00a0Owen Farrell\u00a0and his wife,\u00a0Georgie Farrell, an events manager, have accumulated a solid fortune through rugby salaries and personal business ventures.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n