Iestyn Hopkins | |
Birth Date: | 2002 4, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Cwmllynfell, Wales |
Height: | 173cm (68inches) |
Weight: | 88kg (194lb) |
School: | Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur |
University: | Swansea University |
Ru Currentposition: | Fullback |
Ru Currentteam: | Ospreys |
Youthclubs1: | Ystradgynlais RFC |
Years1: | 2023– |
Apps1: | 6 |
Points1: | 5 |
Ru Clubupdate: | 7 May 2023 |
Repyears1: | 2022 |
Repcaps1: | 5 |
Reppoints1: | 0 |
Ru Ntupdate: | 7 May 2023 |
Iestyn Hopkins (born 4 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side the Ospreys. His preferred position is fullback.[1]
Hopkins is from Cwmllynfell, and began playing his junior rugby at Ystradgynlais RFC. He studied at Swansea University, and while there represented Swansea RFC.[2] He broke through to the Ospreys squad in 2023, debuting against Zebre Parma in January.[3] He scored his first try for the side against the in March.[4]
Hopkins represented Wales U20 in 2022.[5]