| Dave Wilson | |
| Birth Name: | David George Wilson |
| Birth Date: | 9 April 1985 |
| Birth Place: | South Shields, England |
| Height: | 1.87m (06.14feet) |
| Weight: | 126abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1] |
| School: | Harton Technology College East Durham College |
| Ru Position: | Tighthead Prop |
| Youthyears1: | 1996–2005 |
| Ru Clubyears: | 2003–2009 2009–2016 2016–2019 |
| Ru Clubcaps: | 75 136 83 |
| Ru Clubpoints: | (5) (20) (10) |
| Ru Nationalyears: | 2008–2009 2009–2015 |
| Ru Nationalcaps: | 4 44 |
| Ru Nationalpoints: | (0) (5) |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 11 May 2023 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 19 May 2019 |
David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a former English rugby union player. A tighthead prop, he played for Newcastle Falcons and Bath and represented England at two World Cups.
Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against Bath Rugby.[2] [3] After struggling to displace teammate Carl Hayman, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season.[4] On 22 May 2014 Wilson started for the side that lost to Northampton Saints in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park.[5] The following season saw Bath finish runners up to Saracens in the 2015 Premiership final.[6] He made over 100 appearances during his spell at the Rec.[3]
In September 2016 Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons.[7] The Falcons reached the Premiership play-off stage during the 2017–18 season and Wilson played in their semi-final defeat against Exeter Chiefs.[8] In 2019 he retired from Rugby due to injuries and is a student.
Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[9] He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008.[10]
On 6 June 2009 Wilson made his full England debut in England's 37–15 victory over Argentina at Old Trafford.[11] He was selected for the 2010 tour of Australia and played in the second test victory against the Wallabies to draw the series.[12]
Wilson was a member of the side that won the 2011 Six Nations Championship.[13] [14] Later that year he was chosen for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament during the pool stage against Romania.[15]
New England coach Stuart Lancaster retained Wilson and in December 2012 he played in a victory over New Zealand.[16] He scored his only international try on 15 November 2014 in a defeat against South Africa.[17] [18] Wilson was included in the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the hosts failed to reach the knockout phase.[19] His only appearance of the tournament occurred during their ultimate pool fixture against Uruguay which proved to be his last cap for England.[19]
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