James Ratti

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James Ratti
Full nameJames Ratti
Date of birth (1997-10-14) 14 October 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Swansea, Wales
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb)
School Llandovery College
Gower College Swansea
Bishopston Comprehensive
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Number 8
Current team Ospreys
Youth career
Dunvant RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–2018 Ospreys 13 (0)
2018–2023 Cardiff 59 (25)
2023– Ospreys 20 (5)
Correct as of 22 June 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2017 Wales U20 0 (0)
2024– Wales 1 (0)
Correct as of 22 June 2024

James Ratti (born 14 October 1997) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a back row forward for the Ospreys and Wales national team.

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Early life

Ratti began his career with the Dunvant RFC youth side, playing as a number eight. [1] He played for Bishopston, Llandovery College, and Gower College. [2]

Club career

Ospreys

Ratti made his debut for the Ospreys in 2018 against Zebre having previously played for the Ospreys academy and Aberavon RFC. [3] Ratti was released from the Ospreys following the 2018–19 Pro14 season.

Cardiff

Following his release by the Ospreys was subsequently picked up by Cardiff RFC on a professional contract allowing him to train full-time with the Cardiff. [4] While with Cardiff, Ratti focused on playing in the back row, his original position, a move from the second row where he primarily featured with the Ospreys. [5] Ratti made his debut for Cardiff in November 2019, against Calvisano. [6] On 21 January 2020, Ratti signed an extension with Cardiff. [7] He made his 50th appearance for the club on 21 January 2023 against Brive. [8]

Ratti departed Cardiff at the end of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship season. [9]

Ospreys

Ratti rejoined the Ospreys ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship. [10]

International career

Wales U20

Ratti was named on the bench against Scotland U20 in the 2016 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, but did not make an appearance. [11]

Ratti was selected for Wales U20 for the 2017 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [12]

Wales

He was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship. [13] He was again selected for Wales for the 2022 Wales rugby union tour of South Africa, but did not earn his first cap. [14]

Ratti initially missed out on selection for the for the 2024 Wales rugby union tour of Australia, but following injuries within the team, he was added to the squad ahead of the first match against South Africa. [15] Ratti made his international debut on 22 June 2024, coming off the bench in the second half. [16]

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