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David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)

David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)

England international rugby union player

David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a former English rugby union player. A tighthead prop, he played for Newcastle Falcons and Bath and represented England at two World Cups.

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Club career

Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against Bath Rugby.[2][3] After struggling to displace teammate Carl Hayman, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season.[4] On 22 May 2014 Wilson started for the side that lost to Northampton Saints in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park.[5] The following season saw Bath finish runners up to Saracens in the 2015 Premiership final.[6] He made over 100 appearances during his spell at the Rec.[3][7]

In September 2016 Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons.[7] The Falcons reached the Premiership play-off stage during the 2017–18 season and Wilson played in their semi-final defeat against Exeter Chiefs.[8] In 2019 he retired from Rugby due to injuries and is a student.

International career

Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[9] He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008.[10]

On 6 June 2009 Wilson made his full England debut in England's 37–15 victory over Argentina at Old Trafford.[11] He was selected for the 2010 tour of Australia and played in the second test victory against the Wallabies to draw the series.[12]

Wilson was a member of the side that won the 2011 Six Nations Championship.[13][14] Later that year he was chosen for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament during the pool stage against Romania.[15]

New England coach Stuart Lancaster retained Wilson and in December 2012 he played in a victory over New Zealand.[16] He scored his only international try on 15 November 2014 in a defeat against South Africa.[17][18] Wilson was included in the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the hosts failed to reach the knockout phase.[19] His only appearance of the tournament occurred during their ultimate pool fixture against Uruguay which proved to be his last cap for England.[19]

International tries

As of 15 November 2014
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Honours

England

Bath

References

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    "Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath Rugby 17". Newcastle Falcons. 25 October 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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    "Bath's David Wilson 'among world's best props' - Mike Ford". BBC Sport. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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    Osborne, Chris (22 May 2014). "Amlin Challenge Cup final: Bath 16-30 Northampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    Hassan, Nabil (30 May 2015). "Premiership final: Bath 16-28 Saracens". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    "David Wilson: Newcastle Falcons re-sign England prop from Bath". BBC Sport. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
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    Pilnick, Brent (19 May 2018). "Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 36-5 Newcastle Falcons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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    "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC Sport. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
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    "England 37–15 Argentina". BBC Sport. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
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    Palmer, Bryn (19 June 2010). "Australia 20-21 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    Palmer, Bryn (4 February 2011). "Wales 19-26 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    Standley, James (19 March 2011). "2011 Six Nations: Ireland 24-8 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    Dirs, Ben (24 September 2011). "Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    Fordyce, Tom (1 December 2012). "England 38-21 New Zealand". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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    "England 28–31 South Africa". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
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    Fordyce, Tom (15 November 2014). "England 28-31 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  19. [19]
    Fordyce, Tom (10 October 2015). "Rugby World Cup 2015: England 60-3 Uruguay". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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