Ben Carter (rugby union)

Ben Carter (born 23 January 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship side Dragons and the Wales national team.[1]

For other people named Ben Carter, see Ben Carter (disambiguation).

Ben Carter
Date of birth (2001-01-23) 23 January 2001
Place of birthCrowborough, East Sussex, England
Height1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Weight122 kg (19 st 3 lb)
SchoolCaldicot School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Dragons 40 (0)
Correct as of 12 December 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Wales U20s 5 (0)
2021– Wales 9 (0)
Correct as of 12 December 2022

Club career

Carter was named in the Dragons first-team squad for the 2020–21 Pro14.[2] He made his Dragons debut in Round 4 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Munster.[3]

International

Carter has captained Wales at both U18 and U19 level and represented the country at the 2020 U20 Six Nations.[4] Following impressive displays for the Dragons, Carter was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2021 Summer Internationals, despite still being young enough to play for the Under-20 side, with Wales coach Wayne Pivac comparing the young Carter to Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.[5] Carter made his debut in the 68-12 win over Canada in a performance that saw him named man of the match.[6] Carter made his Six Nations debut on 5 February 2022 against Ireland, coming on as a second-half substitute for Will Rowlands.[7]

References
  1. "Ben Carter". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. "Playing Squad". Dragons. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  3. "Pro14: Dragons 16–28 Munster". BBC Sport. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  4. "Ben Carter | Dragons Player".
  5. "Carter flattered by Jones comparison". BBC Sport.
  6. "Serious Halfpenny injury mars Wales win". BBC Sport.
  7. "Bonus Point for Ireland as They Cruise Past Wales". RTE News.


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