David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)

England international rugby union player

Rugby player

Dave Wilson

Wilson playing for Bath Rugby in 2013

Birth name| David George Wilson
Date of birth|  (1985-04-09) 9 April 1985 (age 39)
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
Rugby union career
| Position(s)|  Tighthead Prop

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Senior career
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
2003–2009|  Newcastle Falcons|  75|  (5)
2009–2016|  Bath|  136|  (20)
2016–2019|  Newcastle Falcons|  83|  (10)

Correct as of 11 May 2023

International career
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
2008–2009|  England Saxons|  4|  (0)
2009–2015|  England|  44|  (5)

Correct as of 19 May 2019

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

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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

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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

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As of 15 November 2014
Try  | Opposing team  | Location  | Venue  | Competition  | Date  | Result  | Score

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1  |  South Africa | London, England | Twickenham Stadium | 2014 end-of-year rugby union internationals | 15 November 2014  | Loss  | 28 – 31[18]

## Honours

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England

* Six Nations Championship: 2011[14]

Bath

* Premiership runner up: 2014–15[6]
* EPCR Challenge Cup runner up: 2013–14[5]

## References

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1. ^ "David Wilson". RFU. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
2. ^ "Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath Rugby 17". Newcastle Falcons. 25 October 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
3. ^ a b "Bath's David Wilson 'among world's best props' - Mike Ford". BBC Sport. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
4. ^ "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
5. ^ a b Osborne, Chris (22 May 2014). "Amlin Challenge Cup final: Bath 16-30 Northampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
6. ^ a b Hassan, Nabil (30 May 2015). "Premiership final: Bath 16-28 Saracens". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
7. ^ a b "David Wilson: Newcastle Falcons re-sign England prop from Bath". BBC Sport. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
8. ^ Pilnick, Brent (19 May 2018). "Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 36-5 Newcastle Falcons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
9. ^ "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
10. ^ "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC Sport. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
11. ^ "England 37–15 Argentina". BBC Sport. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
12. ^ Palmer, Bryn (19 June 2010). "Australia 20-21 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
13. ^ Palmer, Bryn (4 February 2011). "Wales 19-26 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
14. ^ a b Standley, James (19 March 2011). "2011 Six Nations: Ireland 24-8 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
15. ^ Dirs, Ben (24 September 2011). "Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
16. ^ Fordyce, Tom (1 December 2012). "England 38-21 New Zealand". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
17. ^ "England 28–31 South Africa". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
18. ^ a b Fordyce, Tom (15 November 2014). "England 28-31 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
19. ^ a b Fordyce, Tom (10 October 2015). "Rugby World Cup 2015: England 60-3 Uruguay". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.

## 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

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England squad - 2011 Rugby World Cup

Forwards|

* Cole
* Corbisiero
* Croft
* Deacon
* Easter
* Hartley
* Haskell
* Lawes
* Mears
* Moody (c)
* Palmer
* Shaw
* Sheridan
* Stevens
* Thompson
* Wilson
* Wood
* Waldrom (injury replacement)

Backs|

* Armitage
* Ashton
* Banahan
* Cueto
* Foden
* Flood
* Hape
* Tindall
* Tuilagi
* Simpson
* Wigglesworth
* Wilkinson
* Youngs

Head coach: Johnson

* v
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England squad – 2015 Rugby World Cup

Forwards|

* Brookes
* Cole
* Easter (Replaced B. Vunipola)
* George
* Haskell
* Kruis
* Launchbury
* Lawes
* Marler
* Morgan
* Parling
* Robshaw (c)
* B. Vunipola (ruled out by injury)
* M. Vunipola
* Webber
* Wilson
* Wood
* T. Youngs

Backs|

* Barritt
* Brown
* Burgess
* Care
* Farrell
* Ford
* Goode
* Joseph
* May
* Nowell
* Slade
* Watson
* Wigglesworth
* B. Youngs

Head coach: Lancaster
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