Iestyn Hopkins
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| Date of birth | 4 April 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Cwmllynfell, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Iestyn Hopkins (born 4 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side the Ospreys. His preferred position is fullback.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Hopkins is from Cwmllynfell, and began playing his junior rugby at Ystradgynlais RFC. He studied at Swansea University, and while there represented Swansea RFC.[2] He broke through to the Ospreys squad in 2023, debuting against Zebre Parma in January.[3] He scored his first try for the side against the Dragons in March.[4]
Hopkins represented Wales U20 in 2022.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Iestyn Hopkins". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut". Wales Online. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Zebre 24-28 Ospreys: Much-changed Welsh side come from behind to claim bonus point victory in Italy". Wales Online. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 37-18 Dragons - Hosts win to keep pressure on Cardiff". BBC Sport. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Hopkins making his mark in Indigo Prem". Welsh Rugby Union. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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