David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)
.jpg) Wilson playing for Bath Rugby in 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | David George Wilson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 April 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | South Shields, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School |
Harton Technology College East Durham College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a rugby union tighthead prop who plays for Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.
Club career
At the age of 18, Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against Bath Rugby.[2] After struggling to displace teammate Carl Hayman, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season.[3]
Having made over 100 appearances for Bath Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons in September 2016.[4]
International career
Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[5] He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008.[6] Wilson made his full England debut against Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday 6 June in England's 37–15 victory.[7] Wilson scored his first try for England on 15 November 2014 against South Africa.[8]
References
- ↑ "David Wilson". RFU. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath Rugby 17". Newcastle Falcons. 25 October 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ↑ "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ↑ "David Wilson: Newcastle Falcons re-sign England prop from Bath". BBC Sport. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ↑ "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ↑ "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC Sport. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
- ↑ "England 37–15 Argentina". BBC Sport. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ↑ "England 28–31 South Africa". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to David Wilson. |
- David Wilson profile at Bath Rugby
- David Wilson profile at the RFU
- David Wilson profile at ESPN Scrum