Jacob Beetham
Jacob Beetham (born 18 April 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Cardiff. His preferred position is fullback.[1]
| Date of birth | 18 April 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Brecon, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (13.7 st; 192 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Beetham was born in Brecon, Powys, and educated at the Builth Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru (formerly Builth Wells High School).[2]
Cardiff
Beetham was named in the Cardiff academy squad for the 2021–22 season.[3] He made his debut for Cardiff in the first round of the 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup against Toulouse, starting at fullback.[4]
International Rugby
Beetham was called up to the senior Wales squad by Warren Gatland in June 2024 for the tour to Australia.[5]
References
- "Jacob Beetham". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- "Duo go from Calon Cymru classroom to flying Welsh flag". County Times. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- "Academy Squad". Cardiff Blues. 5 May 2019.
- "European Champions Cup: Cardiff Rugby 7-39 Stade Toulousain". BBC Sport. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- "Wales call up Scarlets' James to summer squad". BBC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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