David Wilson is a

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tighthead prop In the game of rugby union, there are 15 players on each team, comprising eight forwards (wearing jerseys numbered 1–8) and seven backs (numbered 9–15). In addition, there may be up to eight replacement players "on the bench", numbered 16– ...

who played for Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

Club career

Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against

Bath Rugby Bath Rugby is a professional rugby union club in Bath, Somerset, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. Founded in 1865 as Bath Football Club, since 1894 the club has played at the Recreation Ground in the ...

. After struggling to displace teammate

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, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season. Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons in September 2016. He has now retired from Rugby due to injuries and is a student.

International career

Wilson represented England at the

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. He made his debut for the

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side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008. Wilson made his full

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debut against

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on Saturday 6 June in England's 37–15 victory. Wilson scored his first try for

on 15 November 2014 against

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References

External links

David Wilson profile
at Bath Rugby
David Wilson profile
at the RFU

at ESPN Scrum {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, David 1985 births Living people Rugby union players from South Shields English rugby union players England international rugby union players Rugby union props Newcastle Falcons players Bath Rugby players