Josh Basham

Joshua William R. Basham (born 17 April 1999) is a professional rugby player who plays as a flanker for London Irish in Premiership Rugby

Josh Basham
Birth nameJoshua William R. Basham
Date of birth (1999-04-17) 17 April 1999
Place of birthSlough, Berkshire, England
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
SchoolWellington College
UniversityDurham
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team London Irish
Youth career
- London Irish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-2018, 2022- London Irish 4 (0)
2018-2022 Newcastle Falcons 12 (0)
Correct as of 20 April 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 England U20 10 (5)

Basham made his professional debut for London Irish during the 2017-18 season, eventually making 3 more appearances. Basham transferred away from London Irish to start university at Durham University, paving the way for him to link up with Newcastle Falcons.[1]

In May 2018, Basham was included in the England Under-20 squad for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[2] He was named as a starter in the final, which saw England finish runners up to hosts France.[3]

In April 2021, Basham was promoted from the Newcastle Falcons academy to the first team squad for the following season.[4]

He returned to London Irish prior to the 2022/23 season.[5]

References

  1. "Premiership club swoop for London Irish hot prospect and England Under 20 star Basham". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  2. "England U20: Squad for World Rugby U20 Championship". BBC Sport. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  3. "World Rugby U20 Championship: England lose out to France in final". BBC Sport. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  4. "Five new faces as Farrar and Basham move up". Newcastle Falcons. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. "Josh Basham returns to London Irish | 23rd June 2022 | News". London Irish. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.


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