Full name | James Ratti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 14 October 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Llandovery College Gower College Swansea Bishopston Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Ratti (born 14 October 1997) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys as a lock and blindside flanker.
Ratti made his debut for the Ospreys in 2018 against Zebre having previously played for the Ospreys academy and Aberavon RFC. [1] Ratti was released from the Ospreys following the 2018-2019 Pro14 season. He was subsequently picked up by Cardiff RFC on a professional contract allowing him to train full time with the Cardiff. [2] Ratti re-signed with the Ospreys for the 23/24 season.
He was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship. [3]
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