Dafydd Jenkins (rugby union)
Dafydd Jenkins (born 5 December 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player currently playing for Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs as a Lock.
| Birth name | Dafydd Jenkins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (17 st 13 lb; 251 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Hartpury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Jenkins made his Exeter Chiefs debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup defeat to Bristol.[1] On 15 January 2022, Jenkins appeared as a replacement in the Champions Cup victory over Glasgow.[2]
Jenkins first Premiership start came in the Round 15 defeat to Wasps on 5 February 2022.[3][4]
International
Jenkins was called up to the Wales under-20 squad for the first time ahead of the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, making his debut in the 25–8 victory over Italy.[5] On 28 January 2022, Jenkins was again called into the Wales under-20 squad for the upcoming 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[6]
References
- Evely, John (13 November 2021). "Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears LIVE updates from Sandy Park". BristolLive.
- "Exeter run rampant in eight-try victory" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Odogwu double helps Wasps pinch win at Exeter" – via www.bbc.com.
- "Chiefs 26 Wasps 27". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk.
- "Preview: Wales Under-20s v Italy Under-20s". Six Nations Rugby.
- "Jenkins returns to Wales U20s squad". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk.
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