Shaun Evans (rugby union)

Shaun Evans (born 14 September 1996) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Scarlets regional team as a hooker or flanker.

Shaun Evans
Birth nameShaun Evans
Date of birth (1996-09-14) 14 September 1996
Place of birthCarmarthen, Wales
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb)
SchoolBryngwyn School
UniversitySwansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, Openside Flanker
Current team Scarlets
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015- Carmarthen Quins 44 (20)
Correct as of 29 October 2017
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- Scarlets 1 (0)
Correct as of 3 October 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- Wales U20 8 (20)
Correct as of 29 October 2017

Evans made his debut for the Carmarthen Quins in March 2015, and he had established himself as a first team regular by the 2015-16 season. Evans earned a call-up to the Wales U20 squad for the 2016 Junior Six Nations, where he scored three tries in 5 games. He earned another call-up for the Junior World Championships, where he made a further three appearances.[1]

Evans earned his first professional contract with the Scarlets in 2016.[2] He made his only Pro-14 appearance in a heavy defeat away to Edinburgh.

References

  1. "Wales U20 Squad". www.wru.co.uk.
  2. "Scarlets deals for forwards Shaun Evans and Dafydd Hughes". 25 May 2016 via www.bbc.co.uk.
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