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Elliot Daly

Daly representing Wasps during the Aviva Premiership
Full name	Elliot Fitzgerald Daly
Date of birth	(1992-10-08) 8 October 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Croydon, England
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
School	Whitgift School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing, Full-back, Fly-half Current team Saracens Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–2019 Wasps 193 (404) 2019– Saracens 74 (177) Correct as of 19 January 2025 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2009–2010 England U18 9 (20) 2011–2012 England U20 8 (48) 2013 England Saxons 4 (3) 2016– England 72 (128) 2017– British & Irish Lions 5 (3) Correct as of 22 February 2025

Elliot Daly is an English professional rugby union player. He was born on October 8, 1992. Elliot plays as a versatile player, meaning he can play in many different positions on the field.

He currently plays for the Premiership Rugby club Saracens. He also plays for the England national team.

Early Life and School

Elliot Daly was a very talented cricketer when he was younger. He even played for the England Under-15s team. He was good at both batting and fast bowling.

However, he chose to focus on rugby union instead. Elliot started playing rugby at Beckenham when he was five years old. Later, he moved to Dorking in 2006 and played there for three years.

He went to Whitgift School, where he became very good at kicking the ball long distances.

Club Rugby Career

Elliot Daly joined the Wasps team's special development program. He then moved up to their main academy.

Starting at Wasps

He played his first game for Wasps in November 2010. He was still a student at Whitgift School at the time. This made him the second-youngest player ever to play for the club.

In his first season, he played six games. He showed his skills by playing in different positions like centre, full-back, and wing.

Playing for Wasps

Elliot became a key player for Wasps. He played in over 150 matches for the team. His speed and strong long-range kicks made him stand out.

He was also very good at finding open spaces on the field. Elliot was a vital player for Wasps, no matter which position he played.

Moving to Saracens

On February 4, 2019, Elliot decided to leave Wasps. He joined another big club, Saracens, for the 2019–20 season.

Success with Saracens

Elliot helped Saracens win the Premiership title in 2023. He started that important game on the bench. However, he came on early in the first half.

He then scored a very important try, helping Saracens beat Sale Sharks 35–25.

International Rugby Career

Elliot Daly has played for England at many different levels. These include the Under-16, Under-18, and Under-20 teams.

Early England Success

He won an Under-20 Grand Slam in 2011. He also reached the Junior World Cup final in the same year.

Senior England Team

Elliot Daly training with England in 2017.

Elliot made his first appearance for the senior England squad in 2016. He has since won the Six Nations Championship twice in a row, in 2016 and 2017.

He has played over 70 games for the senior England team.

Key Moments for England

Elliot made his international debut against Ireland on February 27, 2016. England won that game 21–10.

He scored his first international points by kicking a long-range penalty against South Africa in November 2016. A week later, he scored his first try for England against Fiji.

In November 2016, he was sent off during a game against Argentina. This meant England played with one less player for most of the match. Even so, England still won 27–14.

In the 2017 Six Nations, Elliot scored a winning try against Wales. With only five minutes left, he ran 20 metres to score, helping England win 21–16.

He also scored a try in England's big win over Italy. In the 2019 Six Nations, he scored a try against Ireland.

Elliot was chosen for England's squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. He was known for his speed and ability to kick long penalties. He scored a try against Argentina in that World Cup.

In January 2025, Elliot was called back to the England squad for the 2025 Six Nations Championship. In February 2025, he scored a winning try in the 78th minute against France, leading England to a 26–25 victory.

British & Irish Lions

Elliot Daly also played for the British & Irish Lions team. This team is made up of top players from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

He toured New Zealand with the Lions in 2017. He helped the team achieve a rare drawn series against the All Blacks.

Elliot played in all three important Test matches during that tour. His long-range kicking was very important for the team. He was involved in one of the Lions' greatest tries ever scored.

In the third Test, his penalty kick helped the Lions catch up to the All Blacks. The match ended in a 15–15 draw, making history.

In May 2025, Elliot Daly was selected for the Lions for a third time. He was part of the team for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. However, in July 2025, he had to leave the tour early due to a forearm injury.

Honours and Achievements

Elliot Daly has won many awards and titles throughout his career.

England National Team

• He has won the Six Nations Championship three times: in 2016, 2017, and 2020.
• He won a Grand Slam in 2016, meaning England won all their Six Nations games.
• He won the Triple Crown twice: in 2016 and 2020.
• He was part of the England team that finished second in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
• He was also part of the England team that finished third in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Saracens Club

• He won the Premiership title with Saracens in 2023.
• He was part of the team that finished second in the Premiership in 2022.
• He won the RFU Championship with Saracens in 2021.

Wasps Club

• He was part of the Wasps team that finished second in the Premiership in 2017.

See also

In Spanish: Elliot Daly para niños