Wilson playing for Bath Rugby in 2013
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Full name | David George Wilson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 9 April 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | South Shields, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School |
Harton Technology College East Durham College |
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Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position(s) | Tighthead prop | ||
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Current team | Newcastle Falcons | ||
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2003–2009 2009–2016 2016- |
Newcastle Falcons Bath Newcastle Falcons |
75 111 |
(5) (20) |
Correct as of 27 August 2015
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National team(s) | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2008– 2009– |
England Saxons England |
4 44 |
(0) (5) |
Correct as of 10 October 2015
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David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a rugby union tighthead prop who plays for Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.
At the age of 18, Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against Bath Rugby. After struggling to displace teammate Carl Hayman, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season.
Having made over 100 appearances for Bath Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons in September 2016.
Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship. He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008. Wilson made his full England debut against Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday 6 June in England's 37–15 victory. Wilson scored his first try for England on 15 November 2014 against South Africa.