James Ratti
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| Full name | James Ratti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 14 October 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Llandovery College Gower College Swansea Bishopston Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Ratti (born 14 October 1997) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a back row forward for the Ospreys and Wales national team.
Early life
[edit]Ratti began his career with the Dunvant RFC youth side, playing as a number eight.[1] He played for Bishopston, Llandovery College, and Gower College.[2]
Club career
[edit]Ospreys
[edit]Ratti made his debut for the Ospreys in 2018 against Zebre having previously played for the Ospreys academy and Aberavon RFC.[3] Ratti was released from the Ospreys following the 2018–19 Pro14 season.
Cardiff
[edit]Following his release by the Ospreys was subsequently picked up by Cardiff RFC on a professional contract allowing him to train full-time with the Cardiff.[4] While with Cardiff, Ratti focused on playing in the back row, his original position, a move from the second row where he primarily featured with the Ospreys.[5] Ratti made his debut for Cardiff in November 2019, against Calvisano.[6] On 21 January 2020, Ratti signed an extension with Cardiff.[7] He made his 50th appearance for the club on 21 January 2023 against Brive.[8]
Ratti departed Cardiff at the end of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship season.[9]
Ospreys
[edit]Ratti rejoined the Ospreys ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship.[10]
International career
[edit]Wales U20
[edit]Ratti was named on the bench against Scotland U20 in the 2016 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, but did not make an appearance.[11]
Ratti was selected for Wales U20 for the 2017 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[12]
Wales
[edit]He was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship.[13] He was again selected for Wales for the 2022 Wales rugby union tour of South Africa, but did not earn his first cap.[14]
Ratti initially missed out on selection for the for the 2024 Wales rugby union tour of Australia, but following injuries within the team, he was added to the squad ahead of the first match against South Africa.[15] Ratti made his international debut on 22 June 2024, coming off the bench in the second half.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "The inside story behind the inspired move that has seen a Wales call-up for stunned James Ratti". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "The newbies of Welsh rugby and their different paths to the Principality Stadium". Sport Wales. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Zebre 37-14 Ospreys". Ospreys. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Simon (22 May 2019). "Where every player released by each Welsh region has ended up". walesonline. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "The inside story behind the inspired move that has seen a Wales call-up for stunned James Ratti". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Wales' Six Nations bolter comes from nowhere after stepping down to semi-pro rugby in 2019". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Ratti extends Cardiff Blues stay". Welsh Rugby Union. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Ratti hits 50 as Cardiff travel to Brive". Cardiff Rugby. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Davies, Mathew (27 April 2023). "Sixteen players leave Cardiff as raft of Wales stars gone in mass exit". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "James Ratti: Forward rejoins Ospreys from Cardiff". BBC Sport. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "REPORT: McBryde is Welsh hero at the death". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Dragon News : Wales U20 name exciting 32-man squad". dragonsrfc.wales. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Dan Biggar: Wales name Lions fly-half as captain for 2022 Six Nations". BBC. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Wales name squad for South Africa Test Series". Welsh Rugby Union. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Wales v South Africa: Flanker Jac Morgan ruled out for summer tour". BBC Sport. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Griffiths, Gareth (22 June 2024). "South Africa ease to five-try win over Wales". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 June 2024.