Harry Wilson (rugby union, born 2000)

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Harry Wilson
Date of birth (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthAustralia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb; 15 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback / Centre
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–2024 Waratahs 13 (5)
Correct as of 31 May 2024

Harry Wilson (born 17 August 2000) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is centre, wing or fullback. [1]

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Early career

Wilson attended St Augustine's College, Sydney and studied at Sydney University. [2] He plays his club rugby for Eastwood. [3] He is the son of David Wilson and brother to Waratahs teammate Teddy Wilson.

Professional career

Wilson was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. [4] He made his debut in Round 5 of the season against the Chiefs, [5] before making a further 7 appearances in the season. He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [6]

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References

  1. "Harry Wilson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. "9 students in NSW Gen Blue squad". Sydney University. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. "Shute Shield, it's a real family affair". Rugby News. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. "Waratahs lock in pathway graduates Teddy and Harry Wilson". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 24 August 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  5. "'Confidence and form in a hole': Pain for Coleman as Waratahs slump to another defeat". Sydney Morning Herald. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. "Squad announced for 2024 Super Rugby Season" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.