| Full name | Luke Davidson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 19 June 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Michaelhouse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Luke Davidson (born 19 June 2006) is an England rugby union player. Born and educated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Davidson developed his rugby at Michaelhouse, before moving to England to join the Saracens academy system. He has represented England U20 at age-grade international level.
Davidson was born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and attended Michaelhouse, a well-established boarding school in KwaZulu-Natal with a strong rugby tradition. He played for the school’s first team as fly-half and was recognised for his game management and goal-kicking ability during major inter-school fixtures. [1] In 2023, Davidson, along with Campbell Ridl and Wandile Mlaba, was part of the famous Michaelhouse side that won the International U18's Sevens Tournament in the UK. [2]
In his final year at Michaelhouse, Davidson was selected to represent the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks at the Craven Week Under-18 tournament in 2024, South Africa’s premier schools rugby competition. During the tournament he impressed with his goal-kicking, notably scoring 16 points against WP U18. [1]
After completing his schooling in South Africa, Davidson moved to England in 2024 to join the Saracens academy, with independent media reporting Saracens had won a competitive recruitment race to sign him from the South African schools system. [3]
In February 2025, Davidson was named on the bench for Saracens in a Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against London Scottish, marking his involvement in the senior matchday squad. [4]
To gain senior experience, Davidson was dual-registered with Ampthill in the RFU Championship during the 2024–25 season. He made his debut for Ampthill on 24 May 2025 against Cambridge, converting seven kicks in a 54–43 victory. [5]
Davidson’s performances in England led to his selection for the England U20 squad during the 2026 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. He was named as the starting fly-half for England’s opening match against Wales U20. [6]
In the match, Davidson scored a conversion for England, earning his first U20 cap and international points. [7]
Davidson is primarily a fly-half known for his tactical kicking, composure and game management. He has been described by rugby analysts as a highly-rated young playmaker, earning positive reviews for his performances at schools level and during the Craven Week tournament. [3]
Davidson is the son of Brett Davidson, who represented KwaZulu-Natal at schools level and attended Craven Week in 1990. [3] Although raised in South Africa, Davidson qualifies for England and has pursued his international career through the English age-grade pathway.