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]

Jacob Beetham
Date of birth (2001-04-18) 18 April 2001
Place of birthBrecon, Wales
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight87 kg (13.7 st; 192 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Cardiff 1 (0)
Correct as of 25 October 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Wales U20 7 (10)
Correct as of 25 October 2023

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

  1. "Jacob Beetham". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  2. "Duo go from Calon Cymru classroom to flying Welsh flag". County Times. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. "Academy Squad". Cardiff Blues. 5 May 2019.
  4. "European Champions Cup: Cardiff Rugby 7-39 Stade Toulousain". BBC Sport. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  5. "Wales call up Scarlets' James to summer squad". BBC. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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