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, Bournemouth and Bryanston schools.
Birth name | Charles Ewels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 29 June 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Bournemouth, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Moordown St John's Bournemouth School Bryanston School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
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]
Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result | Score |
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1 | Argentina | Santa Fe, Argentina | Estanislao Lopez Stadium | 2017 England tour of Argentina | 17 June 2017 | Win | 35 – 25 [8] |
2 | Samoa | London, England | Twickenham Stadium | 2017 Autumn Internationals | 25 November 2017 | Win | 48 – 14 [9] |
References
- "Charlie Ewels Stats". It's Rugby.
- "Bournemouth Echo Youth Report".
- "Danny Cipriani and eight uncapped players named in England training squad". BBC Sport. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- "England name squad for Argentina tour". England RFU. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- "France 24-17 England". BBCSport. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- "Catching Up with Bath Rugby's Charlie Ewels". Youtube. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- "Charlie Ewels". 7 July 2019.
- "England wrap up series 2-0 with 35-25 win over Argentina". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- "Autumn international: England 48-14 Samoa". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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