# Pater follows Furbank at Northampton

> Teenager Pater scores hat-trick as Furbank leaves for Harlequins.
- Title: Pater follows Furbank at Northampton · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Teenager Pater scores hat-trick as Furbank leaves for Harlequins. James Pater, 19, scored a hat-trick for Northampton in their 59-26 win over Newcastle Red…
- Keywords: james pater, george furbank, northampton, harlequins, newcastle red bulls, rugby, sports, Pater, follows, Furbank, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/494154/pater-is-on-track-to-follow-furbank
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:59:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james pater, george furbank, northampton, harlequins, newcastle red bulls, rugby, sports
## Pater's role model
James Pater always had George Furbank as a role model.
## Furbank moves to Harlequins
George Furbank left Northampton for Harlequins at the end of last season.
## Pater joins Northampton
Pater, 19, joined Northampton after Furbank left.
## Pater scores hat-trick
Pater scored a hat-trick in Northampton's 59-26 win over Newcastle Red Bulls.
## Pater's reaction
Pater said when Furbank left, it was positive and negative.
## Key takeaway

James Pater, 19, scored a hat-trick for Northampton in their 59-26 win over Newcastle Red Bulls after George Furbank moved to Harlequins.