Charlie Ewels

Charlie Ewels (born 29 June 1995 in Bournemouth, England) is an English professional rugby union footballer. He plays at lock for Bath.[1] Charlie grew up in Bournemouth, attending Moordown St Johns School, Bournemouth School and Bryanston School.

Charlie Ewels
Birth nameCharles Ewels
Date of birth (1995-06-29) 29 June 1995
Place of birthBournemouth, England
Height1.97 m (6 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Bath 65 (25)
Correct as of 31 January 2015
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2014–
2016–		 England U18
England U20
England
10
15
(0)
(10)
Correct as of 7 July 2019

Ewels captained Bournemouth School to a number of local successes playing in a number 8 role, forming a 'formidable' partnership with speedster and playmaker Chris Speers.[2] Ewels now captains Bath Rugby in the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership.

International career

Ewels received his first call up to the senior England squad by coach Eddie Jones on 8 May 2016 for a three-day training squad.[3] He played his first England cap on 19 November 2016.

On 20 April 2017, Ewels was named in the England tour party to Argentina in June for a 2-test series.[4]

On 2 February 2020, Ewels started at Lock in the opening Six Nations Fixture vs France at the Stade de France. [5]

Ewels is also a keen car collector and takes his Mustang to motor shows across the south west, where he regularly poses for photos with fans on the bonnet. [6]

International tries
As of 7 July 2019 [7]
TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResultScore
1 ArgentinaSanta Fe, ArgentinaEstanislao Lopez Stadium2017 England tour of Argentina17 June 2017Win35 – 25 [8]
2 SamoaLondon, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2017 Autumn Internationals25 November 2017Win48 – 14 [9]

References
  1. "Charlie Ewels Stats". It's Rugby.
  2. "Bournemouth Echo Youth Report".
  3. "Danny Cipriani and eight uncapped players named in England training squad". BBC Sport. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  4. "England name squad for Argentina tour". England RFU. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  5. "France 24-17 England". BBCSport. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  6. "Catching Up with Bath Rugby's Charlie Ewels". Youtube. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  7. "Charlie Ewels". 7 July 2019.
  8. "England wrap up series 2-0 with 35-25 win over Argentina". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  9. "Autumn international: England 48-14 Samoa". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2019.


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