'Loss for Scotland' – Northampton Saints sign English-qualified son of Fiji Sevens legend
03/26/2025 10:21 AM
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of promising young wing Amena Caqusau, who will join the Gallagher Premiership side this summer from Glasgow Warriors.
The 20-year-old, who is English-qualified, yet plays for Scotland U20s, was born in Salisbury. Caqusau spent seven years studying at Queen Victoria School in Dunblane, Scotland. Caqusau made his mark in the senior men's game with Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians during the 2022/23 season before earning his first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors.
Having represented Scotland at the Under-18 and Under-20 levels—including three starts in last year's Six Nations Championship—the powerful 96kg winger is eager to take the next step in his career with Northampton.
“I'm really happy to be making the move to Northampton Saints,” Caqusau said. “I've been watching the Premiership my whole life, and I've really enjoyed watching Saints play over the last couple of years.”
With an eye on further development and top-flight competition, Caqusau is enthusiastic about joining a club renowned for its attacking rugby and commitment to nurturing young talent.
“The league is very competitive and that's an exciting opportunity for me, while Saints play a brilliant brand of rugby within it. The coaching team in Northampton also have a great track record of bringing young wingers through successfully – and then onwards into international rugby too.”
“Northampton's also a lot closer to home for me, so I'll be able to see more of my family, and it's a place where rugby is at the heart of the local community. It's clear to see how much the Club means to the supporters, and how much love the supporters share for the team, so that was definitely also something that attracted me.
“I always try to bring speed and flair to my game, being Fijian that is something we pride ourselves on, and I just want to be able to contribute to Saints as best I can.”
Caqusau joins a Saints back-three unit already packed with talent, but Northampton's Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, believes he brings something different to the squad.
“We first noticed Amena playing in the Under-20s Six Nations last year, while we were watching Henry Pollock, Craig Wright and Archie McParland, and his natural athleticism was clear to see.”
“His father hails from Fiji and played Sevens and XVs for the British Army, and Amena has that very Fijian ability to beat players, to be powerful in contact, and to get offloads away.”
“We really liked the way he played, and then we did our research and he came across as a really hardworking character, who wasn't necessarily playing much up in Glasgow. We felt that within our pathway system, he had huge potential.”
“We're excited to see what he can do in open field. He has an eye for a break, and also has a good feel for making shots in defence as well.”
“Amena is hungry to play and to show what he is capable of, and we are keen to have him in our environment to give him the chance to work and develop.”
With Saints' track record of developing back-three players into international stars, all eyes will be on Caqusau as he looks to make an impact in the Premiership.
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