Freddie Clarke (born 10 October 1992) is an English rugby union player who plays at flanker for

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. During his early career, Clarke turned out for the

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during which time they won the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Rugby Sevens Championship for the first time. Clarke also played for Bath, helping their A-League side, Bath United, win the A-League title during the 2013-14 season. Clarke was selected for the Great Britain Students team which won the World University Rugby Sevens Championships in Brazil. The success in South America earned him a call-up to the England Sevens squad which competed in the 2014 Sevens Grand Prix Series. He capped at England Students level six times and has captained the side as well. On 2 June 2015, Clarke signed a one-year professional deal to join London Scottish in the

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during the 2015-16 season. In 2016, he left the

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to join

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side

as part of the academy squad during the 2016-17 season. On 17 May 2017, Clarke signed a new one-year senior contract with Gloucester from the 2017-18 season. in 2017-18, Clarke made 27 first team appearances. Improving from 9 games the previous season and becoming a first team regular. Again signing a new contract at the close of the season. In June 2022 he was called up by Eddie Jones to join a training camp with the senior

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squad.

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External links

Gloucester Rugby Profile
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