Posted 16th Jan 2024

University of Bath student-rugby player Archie Griffin named in Wales squad for 2024 Guinness Six Nations

Archie Griffin in BUCS Super Rugby action for the University of Bath men's 1st XV in March 2023. CREDIT: Bob Bradford.

University of Bath student Archie Griffin is in contention for a first senior Wales cap after being named in their 2024 Guinness Six Nations squad.

The tighthead prop is in his third year of combining a Sports Performance degree with representing Bath Rugby and has progressed through their Academy to the Premiership, making four appearances so far this season.

A Wales U18 and U20 international, Griffin has also impressed for the University men’s 1st XV in BUCS Super Rugby and was named in the national league’s 2022-23 Team of the Year following an excellent campaign.

Wales begin their Six Nations campaign on Saturday 3rd February with a sell-out home fixture against Scotland, whose squad includes Sports and Exercise Science graduate Josh Bayliss. The Bath Rugby forward has five caps for his country.

Click here to find out more about the rugby programme at the University of Bath.

Picture credit: Bob Bradford 

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