The 25-year-old, who joined Saints Academy from Aylesbury RFC, has learned his trade alongside two of the best scrum-halves in the Premiership – former All Black Mark Robinson and previously, England’s most capped scrum-half Matt Dawson.

Director of rugby Budge Pountney said: “We are very pleased that Johnny has decided to commit himself to the club for a further two years. He is an integral player to the squad in what is a very competitive position and is very important in us moving forward as a team.”