Harri O'Connor
Harri O'Connor (born 25 October 2000) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a tighthead prop for the Scarlets.[1]
| Date of birth | 25 October 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Northallerton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (18.6 st; 260 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Llandovery College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Sam O’Connor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
A member of the Dorchester Rugby Football Club youth side, O'Connor was part of the Bath academy, before being spotted by the WRU Exiles program and moving to Wales.[2]
O'Connor was named in the Scarlets academy for the 2020–21 season.[3] In March 2021, he joined RFU Championship side Nottingham on loan.[4] He made his debut on 7 March against Ealing Trailfinders, coming on as a replacement.[5]
O'Connor made his debut for the Scarlets on 16 October 2020 in a friendly against the Dragons.[6] His professional debut came against the Ospreys on 1 January 2022.[7]
He was called up for the Wales national rugby union team on their June 2022 to South Africa, as a backup for Tomas Francis. O'Connor was not named in any of the match day squads.[7]
Personal life
O'Connor was born in England, where his father was based for the British Army.[8] His younger brother Sam is also a prop, and a member of the Scarlets academy.[8]
References
- "Harri O'Connor". Scarlets. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- James, Ben (21 June 2022). "Harri O'Connor is the Wales wildcard call-up taught by an All Black great". WalesOnline. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- "Academy". Scarlets. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- "Scarlets trio head to Nottingham on loan". Scarlets. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- "Nottingham v Ealing: Nottingham name ten debutants for opener". The Rugby Paper. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- "Former Dorchester forward Harri O'Connor makes Scarlets debut". Dorset Echo. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- "Wales v South Africa: Scarlets prop Harri O'Connor called up for Springboks tour". BBC Sports. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- "The rise of Scarlets prop Harri O'Connor - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.