Iestyn Harris (rugby union, born 1998)

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Iestyn Harris
Date of birth (1998-11-24) 24 November 1998 (age 24)
Place of birth Wales
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight97 kg (15.3 st; 214 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–2022 Cardiff 3 (0)
2022– Exeter Chiefs ()
Correct as of 29 April 2022
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018 Wales U20s 10 (0)
Correct as of 23 November 2020

Iestyn Harris (born 24 November 1998) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs. His preferred position is hooker. [1]

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On the 6th April 2022, Harris was released by Cardiff Rugby, he proceeded to sign for the Exeter Chiefs following his release, he will begin service in the 2022-23 season. [2]

Cardiff Blues

Harris signed his first professional contract for Cardiff Blues in September 2020. [3] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 7 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Leinster. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Iestyn Harris". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "Exeter Chiefs sign hooker after release by Cardiff Rugby". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Cardiff Blues 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  4. ↑ "Pro14: Leinster 40-5 Cardiff Blues". BBC Sport. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.


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