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David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)

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Dave Wilson
Wilson playing for Bath Rugby in 2013
Birth nameDavid George Wilson
Date of birth (1985-04-09) 9 April 1985 (age 39)
Place of birthSouth Shields, England
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb)[1]
SchoolHarton Technology College
East Durham College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead prop
Current team Bath Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2009
2009–		 Newcastle Falcons
Bath		 75
111		 (5)
(20)
Correct as of 27 August 2015
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–
2009–		 England Saxons
England		 4
44		 (0)
(5)
Correct as of 10 October 2015

David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a rugby union tighthead prop who plays for Premiership side Bath Rugby.

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]

International career

Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[4] He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008.[5] Wilson made his full England debut against Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday 6 June in England's 37–15 victory.[6] Wilson scored his first try for England on 15 November 2014 against South Africa.[7]

References

  1. ^ "David Wilson". RFU. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath Rugby 17". Newcastle Falcons. 25 October 2003. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  4. ^ "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC Sport. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  6. ^ "England 37–15 Argentina". BBC Sport. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  7. ^ "England 28–31 South Africa". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
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