William Fraser (rugby union)
Birth name | William Edward Fraser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 29 October 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Watford, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Berkhamsted School Dulwich College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William Edward "Will" Fraser (born 29 October 1989) is a retired English rugby union
Club career
Born in
He remained dual registered with Bedford for the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons but did not make any appearances due to his commitments to Saracens, who he made his debut for in September 2011 as a replacement against
Fraser cemented his place in the side during the 2012–13 season and by January had accumulated more minutes on the pitch than anyone bar captain
He returned to the side in October 2013, six weeks earlier than expected, in a 19–12 win over London Wasps.[16] In December, only six games into his comeback, he suffered another serious injury after being stretchered off against Sale Sharks with a suspected broken foot and damaged knee ligaments.[17]
In the 2015–16 season Fraser helped Saracens to both the Premiership title and the European Rugby Champions Cup, and started both finals.[18][19]
On 24 August 2017 Fraser was forced to retire from rugby owing to a neck injury.[20]
International career
Fraser first represented England in 2006 when he made three appearances for the
In January 2013 Fraser was named in the
References
- ^ a b Cain, Nick (13 January 2013). "Nick Cain talks to Saracens flanker Will Fraser about his 'inspirational' brother". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Will Fraser". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Will Fraser". Saracens F.C. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Where there's a Will". Sky Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Saracens and Bedford Blues in player link". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Will Fraser". It's Rugby. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Huge drama as Warriors snatch victory". Worcester Warriors. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Seven Saracens link up with Bedford Blues". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Ten Saracens players registered to play for Bedford Blues". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ Kitson, Robert (8 April 2012). "Clermont Auvergne destroy Saracens and highlight gap in spending power". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ Osborne, Chris (26 April 2013). "Heineken Cup: Saracens bulk up for Toulon clash". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ Allnutt, Tom (11 January 2013). "Promising Saracens flanker Will Fraser overcomes three-year injury nightmare to secure first England Saxons call-up". Watford Observer. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Saracens: Billy Vunipola & James Johnston to join next season". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Fraser's injury worse than first feared". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ a b Allnutt, Tom (22 May 2013). "Saracens flanker Will Fraser sad to miss England tour with shoulder injury that could rule him out until November". Barnet & Potters Bar Times. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ a b Bolton, Paul (6 October 2013). "Saracens' Will Fraser celebrates comeback from six-month injury with crucial try in victory against Wasps". The Telegraph. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ Godwin, Hugh (1 December 2013). "Saracens 24 Sale 19: Fresh Will Fraser injury mars Saracens' joy". The Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Premiership final: Saracens 28-20 Exeter Chiefs". BBC. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Saracens beat Racing 92 to win first European Champions Cup". BBC. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Saracens flanker Fraser retires aged 27". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "England Under 16s in 12-try Italian romp". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "England Under 16s complete double in Italy". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "England Under 16 A end on a high note". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "England Counties stick to touring tradition". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "Plymouth Albion's Tom Kessell scores as England triumph". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "Tour blog – England Counties Corner V". Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Fordyce, Tom (10 January 2013). "England expects from Stuart Lancaster's men". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "Ireland Wolfhounds 10–14 England Saxons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "Fraser gets England training call". Saracens F.C. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "Fraser and Tomkins called up for England". Saracens F.C. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ "England Saxons 9–13 Scotland A". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
External links
- Will Fraser profile at Saracens F.C.
- Will Fraser profile at the RFU