LONDON Irish winger Alex Lewington has signed a contract extension for the upcoming 2015/16 season. 

Lewington was rewarded for a stellar 2014/15 campaign with a call-up to the England squad for the Barbarians fixture last May.

The 23-year-old scored 12 tries in last season’s Aviva Premiership to make him the league’s joint second top try scorer.

His impressive haul included hat-tricks against Saracens and London Welsh and a brace against Sale.

The winger signed from Leicester Tigers in July 2013 and has made over 50 appearances for the Exiles, scoring 21 tries in total. 

Lewington beamed: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my two seasons at London Irish. It is clear to see the investment that has gone into the club both on infrastructure and players and the direction and ambition of London Irish.

“My game has really moved on and I am keen to continue that progression this season.”

Exiles’ head of rugby operations, Glenn Delaney, added: “Alex has broken through significantly in the last two seasons and is now approaching full England opportunities. He is a big part of our plans and we are delighted he has committed to us.”

Exiles travel to Ireland tomorrow night to face Munster at Musgrave Park in Cork (Friday, 7.45pm).