Langdon looks forward to comeback after signing fresh Saints contract

The 28-year-old has yet to play this season after undergoing shoulder surgery at the end of last season.

But he is now closing in on a return to action as he bids to bolster Saints, who currently sit top of the Gallagher PREM and have made it into the Investec Champions Cup round of 16.

“Mentally, this season has been one of the toughest of my career as I’ve worked through my first surgery,” Langdon said.

“Having to stay patient day‑to‑day has been challenging, but I’m getting there now, and I’m really looking forward to contributing towards the back end of the season.

“The support the club has shown me throughout my recovery – especially from our head of medical, Matt Lee – has been outstanding, and has helped me push through the difficult moments.

“Staying positive during rehab has also been so much easier because of how well the team has been playing.

"Being around the lads and the atmosphere at the club has been a huge lift, even when I haven’t been able to take the field.

Langdon made a big impact in his first two seasons at Saints, racing to the 50‑appearance milestone – achieved in last year’s Investec Champions Cup final against Union Bordeaux Bègles.

His debut campaign ended in Gallagher PREM glory, having played a key role in Saints’ 2023/24 title win.

He was subsequently named in the league’s team of the season and honoured with the club’s breakthrough player of the season award.

Langdon initially joined Saints in the summer of 2023 following a spell in France with Montpellier Hérault, having moved there after Worcester Warriors went into administration just a year into his time at Sixways.

Before that, the hooker spent six seasons with Sale Sharks, scoring 14 tries in 89 appearances after progressing through London Irish’s Academy.

Langdon has also steadily built his international résumé, representing England Under‑20s in 2016 and 2017 before making his senior debut in 2021 against the USA and Canada.

He featured twice for England A last season against Australia A and Ireland A, followed by two more senior England caps this past summer against Argentina and the USA.

“The past couple of years at Saints have been incredible, and that made the decision to stay an easy one," Langdon said.

"Winning the PREM title and reaching the Champions Cup final last season are memories I’ll never forget.

"But most importantly, I love playing with this special group of players, for this coaching group, for this town, and for our supporters.

“I really believe this squad has huge potential and can win trophies, and it’s an environment everyone wants to be a part of.

“The last game I played was for England, and I’ll be doing everything I can to be back in that shirt. But first and foremost, my goal is to perform for Saints and contribute as much as I can to us winning trophies.

"I can’t wait to get back out there with the boys.”