Welcome Lewis Boyce

Ealing Trailfinders are pleased to announce the signing of experienced loosehead prop, Lewis Boyce, from Premiership side Bath Rugby for the rest of the season.

The 26-year-old will link up with the Trailfinders squad immediately, as they look to retain their Championship crown.

Middlesbrough born, Boyce followed a very similar path as former teammate and England international Danny Care. Both initially played for their hometown clubs, before then attending Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley and playing for the then Yorkshire Carnegie Academy.

He made his debut for the Headingly outfit against Rotherham in 2014 and remained in Yorkshire for a further three years, featuring in the 2017 Championship play-off final.

In 2016, Boyce was part of the England U20 side that won the Junior World Cup in Manchester. He played alongside the likes of Jack Willis, Will Stuart, Max Malins and Joe Marchant as they beat Ireland in the final 45-21.

In 2017, his performances in the second tier led to a switch to Harlequins for whom he debuted in the Premiership in 2017, making nine appearances in his maiden season.

After only six months at Quins, his fine form for the Londoners saw him named in the wider England squad ahead of the 2018 Six Nations. Although he didn’t earn an international cap, his impact as a strong scrummager with a physical presence in both attack and defence caught the eye of Bath.

Boyce signed for the West Country outfit in the summer of 2019 and has made 53 appearances since. He has proven himself as a dominant force in the set-piece as well as menace in the loose.

When speaking on the signing, Ealing Trailfinders Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: “In what is a crucial point for us in the season, we’re delighted to have signed someone of Lewis’s calibre and experience.

“He’s is such an exciting player both in the set-piece and around the park and we’re all looking forward to seeing what he can do in a Trailfinders shirt.”

Ahead of his move, Lewis Boyce said: “I’m excited to move to West London and make a strong impact. Ealing Trailfinders have been in powerful form this season and I’m excited to get stuck in straight away and help the squad achieve their goals this season.”