Jacob Beetham
| Date of birth | 18 April 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Brecon, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ysgol Calon Cymru Cardiff and Vale College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jacob Beetham (born 18 April 2001) is a Welsh rugby union player, who plays as a full-back for United Rugby Championship side Cardiff Rugby.[1]
Early life
[edit]Beetham was born in Brecon, Powys, and educated at the Builth Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru.[2] He attended Cardiff and Vale College.[3]
Club career
[edit]Cardiff Rugby
[edit]Beetham was part of the Cardiff academy until under-18 level. He departed the academy and played for Glamorgan Wanderers, before rejoining the academy during the 2019–20 season.[4][5]
Beetham was named in the Cardiff academy squad for the 2021–22 season.[6] He made his debut for Cardiff in the first round of the 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup against Toulouse, starting at full-back.[7] During the match, he received a red card for a high tackle, and was subsequently banned for three weeks.[8]
In September 2022, while playing for Cardiff RFC, Beetham suffered an ACL injury which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[9]
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Beetham signed an extension with Cardiff's academy, while training with the senior squad.[10]
On 2 February 2024, Beetham signed a new contract with Cardiff.[11]
International career
[edit]Wales U20
[edit]Beetham was selected for Wales U20 for the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[12] During the match against England, he was taken out in the air by opposing full-back Freddie Steward and injured. Steward was banned for four weeks following his citing.[13]
Beetham remained in the squad for the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[14]
Wales
[edit]Ahead of the 2024 Six Nations Championship, Beetham was targeted by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.[15] Beetham joined the Wales squad to train during the tournament, but was not officially called up.[16]
Beetham was called up to the senior Wales squad by Warren Gatland in June 2024 for the tour to Australia.[17] Beetham made his international debut on 22 June 2024, coming on as a replacement against South Africa.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ James, Ben (15 December 2021). "'Deceivingly quick' ex-Wales full-back is backed to make his mark in Welsh rugby after unforgettable debut". Wales Online. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Rees reflects on Cardiff Blues under-18 programme after title-winning season". Cardiff Rugby. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Cole, Rob (22 September 2020). "Cardiff Blues confirm squad as youngsters step up". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 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.
- ^ James, Ben (17 December 2021). "Cardiff youngster Jacob Beetham banned for three weeks after Toulouse red card". Wales Online. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Young reacts to back three injuries". Cardiff Rugby. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Seven academy stars sign contracts at CAP". Cardiff Rugby. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Jacob Beetham: Full-back signs new contract with Cardiff". BBC Sport. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Gillespie, Graeme (17 January 2020). "Wales U20 Six Nations squad announced". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "England U20 star has been banned for this mis-timed tackle against Wales". Ruck. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Gillespie, Graeme (12 June 2021). "Wales U20 squad announced for Six Nations". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (14 January 2024). "Promising Wales full-back emerges as shock target for Scotland". Wales Online. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (15 May 2024). "Wales could consider fresh talent to inject life into team this summer". Wales Online. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Wales call up Scarlets' James to summer squad". BBC Sport. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "South Africa 41-13 Wales: Springboks ease to five-try win". BBC Sport. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
