England international rugby union player
Rugby 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.
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
Honours
England
Bath
References
^ "David Wilson" . RFU. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. 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 .
^ a b "Bath's David Wilson 'among world's best props' - Mike Ford" . BBC Sport . 2 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath" . BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010 .
^ a b Osborne, Chris (22 May 2014). "Amlin Challenge Cup final: Bath 16-30 Northampton" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ a b Hassan, Nabil (30 May 2015). "Premiership final: Bath 16-28 Saracens" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ a b "David Wilson: Newcastle Falcons re-sign England prop from Bath" . BBC Sport . 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016 .
^ Pilnick, Brent (19 May 2018). "Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 36-5 Newcastle Falcons" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ "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 .
^ Palmer, Bryn (19 June 2010). "Australia 20-21 England" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ Palmer, Bryn (4 February 2011). "Wales 19-26 England" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ a b Standley, James (19 March 2011). "2011 Six Nations: Ireland 24-8 England" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ Dirs, Ben (24 September 2011). "Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ Fordyce, Tom (1 December 2012). "England 38-21 New Zealand" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ "England 28–31 South Africa" . BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014 .
^ a b Fordyce, Tom (15 November 2014). "England 28-31 South Africa" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
^ a b Fordyce, Tom (10 October 2015). "Rugby World Cup 2015: England 60-3 Uruguay" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 25 August 2023 .
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