Andrew Turner (rugby union, born 2002)

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Andrew Turner
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Date of birth (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthEngland
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Crusaders / Bristol Bears
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Bristol Bears 3 (0)
2023–Crusaders 2 (0)
Correct as of 29 May 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022 England U20
Correct as of 29 May 2023

Andrew Turner (born 16 February 2002) is an English rugby union player, currently playing for the Crusaders and Bristol Bears. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Turner attended Filton College and played for Weston-super-Mare RFC before joining the Bristol Bears academy. [2]

Professional career

Turner joined the Bristol Bears academy in 2020. He made his debut in the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby Cup, before making a further two appearances in the 2022–23 Premiership Rugby Cup. During this period he was dual-registered with Ding Crusaders RFC. [3] In early 2023, Turner moved to New Zealand to represent Sumner RFC, who have a partnership with Bristol Bears. [4] Due to an injury crisis at the Crusaders, Turner was a late inclusion in their side for Round 11 against the Force, [5] making his debut in the same fixture. [6]

Turner represented England U20 in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [7]

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References

  1. "Andrew Turner". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. "Former Weston-super-Mare colt Andrew Turner again on the bench for England U20s". Weston-super-Mare RFC. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. "BREAKING: Six Bristol Bears players sign new deals". Ruck.co.uk. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  4. "Turner makes Crusaders debut in Super Rugby". Bristol Bears. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  5. "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Crusaders vs. Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  6. "Bristol Bears academy prop propelled into Super Rugby crucible as 'gap year' takes special turn". Bristol Post. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  7. "Turner set for England U20 debut against South Africa". Bristol Bears. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.