Josh Hallett Explained

Josh Hallett
Birth Name:Joshua Hallett
Birth Date:6 September 2000
Birth Place:Southend-on-Sea, England
Height:1.79m (05.87feet)
Weight:85kg (187lb)
School:New Hall School
Position:Centre
Amatyears1:
Amatteam1:Southend Saxons
Currentclub:Saracens
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Saracens
Apps1:6
Points1:5
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Ampthill
Apps2:9
Points2:0
Clubupdate:24 September 2022
Repteam1:England U18
Repyears1:2018
Repcaps1:
Reppoints1:
Repupdate:24 September 2022

Joshua Hallett is an English professional rugby union player, who currently plays as a centre for Premiership Rugby side Saracens.[1]

Early life

Hallett was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and grew up in Leigh. He began playing youth rugby for Southend, and continued his education in the sport at New Hall School, under the tutelage of Tom Taylor, before joining Saracens in 2016.[2]

Club career

Hallett was recruited into the Saracens junior academy aged 16 and played in the Under-18s Academy League during his first year.[1] Injury ruled him for much of the 2017–18 season, but following his recovery, he featured for the Saracens 7s side in various tournaments, which included success in the Premiership Rugby Sevens Series.[3] Hallett graduated into the senior academy in 2019 and made his Premiership debut a year later, at the age of 20, as a substitute in a 40–17 victory over Exeter Chiefs.[4] In the subsequent two seasons, he was dual-registered with both Saracens and Ampthill, making appearances for both in the Premiership, RFU Championship and Premiership Rugby Cup.[5]

Prior to the 2022–23 season, Hallett was promoted into the Saracens first-team squad.[6] In his first competitive appearance as a full-time senior player in September 2022, he scored his first try, after coming off the bench during a 41–39 win against Gloucester.[7]

International career

Hallett represented England at numerous age-group levels as a teenager, including U16s and U17s.[2] Among his notable appearances was being called up to the England U18s squad for their tour of South Africa in 2018.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Josh Hallett. Saracens. 24 September 2022.
  2. News: Rugby star Josh gets England call up. Basildon, Canvey & Southend Echo. 31 July 2018. 24 September 2022.
  3. News: Premiership Rugby 7s: All the teams and the players to watch. Rugby Pass. 12 September 2019. 24 September 2022.
  4. News: Saracens youngster Hallett delighted with debut win. Hillingdon & Uxbridge Times. 14 September 2020. 24 September 2022.
  5. News: Josh HALLETT - Player statistics. It's Rugby. 24 September 2022.
  6. News: Saracens Men confirm 22/23 First Team Squad. Saracens. 5 September 2022. 24 September 2022.
  7. News: Premiership: Saracens 41-39 Gloucester: Woolstencroft double & Farrell kick earns Sarries win. BBC Sport. 24 September 2022. 24 September 2022.