Alex Giltrow Explained

Alex Giltrow
Birth Date:5 July 1991
Birth Place:Weston-super-Mare, England
Weight:121kg (267lb)
School:Backwell School
University:University West of England
Ru Position:Prop
Ru Amateuryears:?-2015
Ru Amateurclubs:Clevedon
Ru Clubyears:2015-2017
2017-2018
2018-2018
2018-
Ru Proclubs:Clifton RFC
Bristol
Clifton RFC(loan)
Clifton RFC
Ru Clubcaps:24
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Ru Clubpoints:(30)
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Alex Giltrow (born 5 July 1991) is an English rugby union player who plays for Clifton RFC.

Giltrow has represented England students, after impressing for his university side. University of Western England.[1] Whilst playing for Clevedon Rugby Club, Giltrow was apparently spotted by Clifton RFC Director of Rugby in a chip shop. Once the conversation turned to rugby he was invited to Clifton's pre-season training. Joining Clifton in National League 2 South for the 2015-2016 campaign. In the next season he became a first team regular. Appearing 24 times and as a tighthead prop he managed to score an impressive 6 tries. Giltrow was awarded by Clifton Rugby management, the Coach's Player of the season title.[2]

On 13 September 2017, he was signed by Bristol ahead of the 2017-18 RFU Championship season, having come through a successful trial.[3]

He was released by Bristol in April 2018. Soon re-joining his former side Clifton RFC ahead of the 2018-19 Rugby Union season.

References

  1. News: Homegrown prop Alex Giltrow signed professional terms with Bristol Rugby in September 2017. Bristol Rugby. 31 December 2017.
  2. News: Alex Giltrow: From Clevedon Sausage to Clifton Sausage . Clifton Rugby Club. 31 December 2017.
  3. News: How Bristol Rugby fan Alex Giltrow went from the stands to the pitch. Bristol Post . 31 December 2017.

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