Josh Basham

Joshua William R. Basham (born 17 April 1999) is a professional rugby player who plays as a Back Row.[1]

Josh Basham
Birth nameJoshua William R. Basham
Date of birth (1999-04-17) 17 April 1999
Place of birthSlough, England
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
SchoolWellington College
UniversityDurham
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Youth career
London Irish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-2018 London Irish 4 (0)
2018 - Newcastle Falcons 2 (0)
Correct as of 21 October 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 England U20 10 (5)

Basham made his professional debut for London Irish during the 2017-18 season, eventually making 3 more appearances. Basham transferred away from London Irish to start university at Durham University, paving the way for him to link up with Newcastle Falcons.[2]

In May 2018, Basham was included in the England Under-20 squad for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[3] He was named as a starter in the final, which saw England finish runners up to hosts France. [4]

References

  1. "Josh Basham". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  2. "Premiership club swoop for London Irish hot prospect and England Under 20 star Basham". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  3. "England U20: Squad for World Rugby U20 Championship". BBC Sport. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. "World Rugby U20 Championship: England lose out to France in final". BBC Sport. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
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