Owen Watkin

Owen Watkin (born 12 October 1996) is a Wales international rugby union player who plays for Ospreys regional team as a centre.

Owen Watkin
Birth nameOwen Watkin
Date of birth (1996-10-12) 12 October 1996
Place of birthBridgend, Wales
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
SchoolBridgend College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Outside Centre
Current team Ospreys
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– Ospreys 46 20
Correct as of 30 April 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2017–
Wales U20
Wales

22

5
Correct as of 10:34, 22 October 2019 (UTC)

Watkin made his debut for the Ospreys regional team in 2015 having previously played for the Ospreys academy and Bridgend Ravens.

International

After presenting great progress for his regional team, Watkin was selected in the 36 man squad for the Autumn internationals in 2017. He made his international test debut against Australia on the 11th of November 2017, replacing Owen Williams in the 68th minute. He was recognised by Warren Gatland as an upcoming star and was selected for multiple other squads, including the Grand Slam winning Welsh team in 2019. During the 2019 Six Nations Championship, Watkin scored a try against Italy after a cross-field kick from Gareth Anscombe. Wales' win against Italy was their 11th win in a row, beating their previous record.

Owen Watkin was selected in the 46 man training squad to travel to Switzerland in June 2019 ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.


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