Dan George (born 10 August 1986) is a Welsh rugby union player. After beginning his career in the back row, he moved to hooker where he represented Wales at under-16, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels. He played for Llanelli RFC and the Scarlets before joining London Welsh in 2008.
Birth name | Dan George | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 10 August 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 28 June 2013, following London Welsh's relegation to the RFU Championship, George left the club to join Gloucester Rugby in the Premiership on a one-year deal for the 2013–14 season.[1] On 29 April 2014, George joined local rivals Worcester Warriors in the RFU Championship for the 2014–15 season.[2]
After two years at Worcester, George left to seek work in London and played for Blackheath. Christmas of 2017 saw a move back to the professional game with Bedford Blues, after six months a move to London Scottish developed as a player-coach overseeing the forwards.
References
edit- ^ "Gloucester sign hooker Dan George from London Welsh". BBC Sport. 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Worcester sign Gloucester hooker Dan George for next season". BBC Sport. 29 April 2014.
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