Delon Armitage is an attacking full back who can also play on the wing or even in the centre. He is a threat in the open and can also be an option for a long range penalty goal. Having grown up playing rugby in France he returned to England and signed his first professional contract with London Irish. He made his debut for the senior England team in November 2008 against the Pacific Islanders having appeared for England age-group sides as well as the England Sevens team.