William Joseph (born 15 July 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Premiership Rugby club Harlequins. He made his international debut for England in July 2022. He is the younger brother of England international and

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player Jonathan Joseph.

Career

Joseph was educated at

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. At the age of thirteen he joined the academy of London Irish and made his club debut in 2021. He scored a try in the semi-final of the

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against

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and then started in the final as they finished runners up to Worcester Warriors. Joseph played for the England under-18 team. He represented the England under-20 team during the

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. In May 2022 Joseph received his first call-up to the senior England squad by coach

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for their tour of Australia. On 9 July 2022 he made his senior debut for England as a late substitute during their second test victory at

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. He was an unused substitute for the final game as they beat

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to win the series.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Joseph, William 2002 births Living people England international rugby union players English rugby union players London Irish players People educated at Millfield Rugby union centres