Richard Capstick

Richard Paul Capstick (born 13 February 2000)[1] is an English rugby union backrow for Exeter Chiefs in Premiership Rugby.

Richard Capstick

Birth name	Richard Paul Capstick
Date of birth	13 February 2000
Place of birth	Taunton
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	16 st 3 lb (227 lb; 103 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back row Current team Exeter Chiefs Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018–Present Exeter Chiefs 6 (10) Correct as of 21 July 2019 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2019 England U20 3 (5) Correct as of 21 July 2019

Career

Capstick began playing rugby in his native Somerset for Taunton and local school Heathfield Community School.[2] He joined Exeter Chiefs academy at 14 and played for England's under 18s at 16.[2] He made his debut for Exeter's first team as an 18-year-old, against Bath in the 2018-19 Premiership Rugby Cup.[3]

References

1. "Richard Capstick ESPN profile". Retrieved 21 July 2019.
2. "RUGBY: Taunton's Richard Capstick looks ahead to Under-20 Six Nations". County Gazette. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
3. "Dreams come true for Capstick". Exeter Chiefs. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2019.