He’s taken a different path to old pal Joe Launchbury, but Jack Metters is lifting off in Hong Kong Premiership
The 26-year-old hopes a struggling HKCC can turn a corner against Football Club on Saturday
He once played with England second rower Joe Launchbury and, while he admits their careers have taken different paths, Herbert Smith Freehills HKCC scrum half Jack Metters is impressing in the Hong Kong Premiership.
From Worthing in England, it is with a chuckle the 26-year-old recalls making his senior debut for his home club on the same day as Launchbury.
“I played for Worthing since I was five, went all through the juniors there and then made my debut when I was about 18,” Metters said.
“It was the same day as Joe Launchbury actually, who plays for England. He came to us for a season and we both made our first team debuts – our careers have gone slightly differently since.”
It’s been a hectic first few months in Hong Kong for Metters as he juggles work in recruitment with finding his feet on the field.