Ben Carter (rugby union)

Ben Carter (born 23 January 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship side Dragons and the Wales national team.[1]

Ben Carter
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Date of birth (2001-01-23) 23 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthCrowborough, East Sussex, England
Height1.97 m (6 ft 5+12 in)
Weight122 kg (19 st 3 lb)
SchoolCaldicot School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Dragons 63 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Wales U20s 5 (0)
2021– Wales 13 (0)

Club career

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Carter was named in the Dragons first-team squad for the 2020–21 Pro14.[2] He made his Dragons debut in Round 4 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Munster.[3]

International

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Carter has captained Wales at both U18 and U19 level and represented the country at the 2020 U20 Six Nations.[4] Following impressive displays for the Dragons, Carter was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2021 Summer Internationals, despite still being young enough to play for the Under-20 side, with Wales coach Wayne Pivac comparing the young Carter to Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.[5] Carter made his debut in the 68-12 win over Canada in a performance that saw him named man of the match.[6] Carter made his Six Nations debut on 5 February 2022 against Ireland, coming on as a second-half substitute for Will Rowlands.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Ben Carter". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Playing Squad". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Pro14: Dragons 16–28 Munster". BBC Sport. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Ben Carter | Dragons Player".
  5. ^ "Carter flattered by Jones comparison". BBC Sport.
  6. ^ "Serious Halfpenny injury mars Wales win". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "Bonus Point for Ireland as They Cruise Past Wales". RTE News.
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