Sam Lewis (rugby union, born 1998)

Sam Lewis (born 27 April 1998)[1] is an English professional rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. His usual positions are either lock or flanker.[2]

Sam Lewis
Birth nameSam Lewis
Date of birth (1998-04-27) 27 April 1998
Place of birthStafford
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight17 st 9 lb (247 lb; 112 kg)
SchoolDenstone College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Flanker
Current team Leicester Tigers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Leicester Tigers 21 (10)
Correct as of 18 October 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 England U20 8 (0)

Lewis made his debut for Leicester Tigers on 4 November 2017 in the 2017-18 Anglo-Welsh Cup at Welford Road against Gloucester in a 26-24 win. Lewis signed a new contract with Leicester on 24 January 2018.[3] He was named in the England under 20s squad for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[4] He was sent off against Italy in the group stages.[5]

References

  1. "Sam Lewis ESPN profile". ESPN. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  2. "Leicester Tigers profile". Leicester Tigers. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  3. "New contract". Leicester Mercury. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  4. "England U20s squad for World Rugby U20 Championship". RFU. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  5. "England under-20s second row Sam Lewis faces hearing after red card in France". Leicester Mercury. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
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