Alex Craig (rugby union)
Alex Craig (born 26 April 1997) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby. He plays as a lock.
| Birth name | Alexander Iain Craig | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 April 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dumfries, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111.8kg (17st 15lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Hartpury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for Hartpury College in the BUCS Super League competition and afterwards in the RFU Championship from the 2016-17 season. He previously played for Scotland U20s in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship from 2016 to 2018.[1]
On 14 February 2019, Craig signed his first professional contract with Gloucester, thus promoted to the senior squad from the 2019-20 season.[2]
Craig received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad on 15 January 2020 for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[3]
References
- "Scotland U20 Squad Named for World Championship". DGWGO. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- "Gloucester Rugby announce senior contracts for five youngsters". Gloucestershire Live. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- "Stuart Hogg: Exeter Chiefs full-back to captain Scotland in Six Nations". BBC Sport. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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