Ben Carter (rugby union)
Ben Carter (born 23 January 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Dragons and the Wales national team. His preferred position is lock.[1]
| Date of birth | 23 January 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Crowborough, East Sussex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (18 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Caldicot School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Carter was named in the Dragons first-team squad for the 2020–21 Pro14.[2] He made his Dragons debut in Round 4 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Munster.[3]
International
Carter has captained Wales at both U18 and U19 level and represented the country at the 2020 U20 Six Nations.[4] Following impressive displays for the Dragons, Carter was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2021 Summer Internationals, despite still being young enough to play for the Under-20 side, with Wales coach Wayne Pivac comparing the young Carter to national side legend Alun Wyn Jones.[5] Carter made his debut in the 68-12 win over Canada in an impressive performance which saw him named man of the match.[6]
References
- "Ben Carter". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- "Playing Squad". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- "Pro14: Dragons 16–28 Munster". BBC Sport. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- "Ben Carter | Dragons Player".
- "Carter flattered by Jones comparison". BBC Sport.
- "Serious Halfpenny injury mars Wales win". BBC Sport.