Josh Bassett facts for kids
| Birth name | Josh Marcus Andrew Bassett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 17 March 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Luton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (15 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Harlington Upper School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh Marcus Andrew Bassett (born on March 17, 1992) is an English professional rugby union player. He plays as a wing for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Josh has also played for other top clubs like Bedford Blues, Wasps, and Harlequins.
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Josh Bassett's Rugby Journey
Early Days and Youth Rugby
Josh Bassett started his rugby journey playing for Ampthill RUFC as a young player. He was part of the under-17s team that won the National Bowl. Josh even scored a try in the final game. His team had an amazing season, losing only one match.
Playing for Bedford Blues
After his time in youth rugby, Josh joined Bedford Blues. He was promoted from their academy in 2010. Soon, he became a regular player for the team. Josh was known for scoring many tries for the Blues. This made many bigger teams in the Premiership interested in him.
Time with Wasps RFC
On April 3, 2013, it was announced that Josh Bassett would join Wasps. He moved there for the 2013-2014 season. At Wasps, he joined other young talents like Tommy Bell and Alec Hepburn. They had all played together for the England Under-20s team.
In October 2022, Wasps faced serious financial problems. Because of this, Josh and all the other players and staff had to leave the club.
Moving to Harlequins
After leaving Wasps, Josh quickly found a new team. He joined Harlequins, another team in the Premiership. He played for them until the end of that season.
Joining Leicester Tigers
On January 25, 2023, Josh Bassett signed with Leicester Tigers. He started playing for them in the 2023-2024 season. On January 11, 2025, Josh had an incredible game. He scored three tries (a hat-trick) as Tigers beat Ulster. This win helped his team qualify for the next round of the Champions Cup.
International Appearances
England Under-20s
Josh Bassett has played several times for the England Under-20s team. He traveled with the team to South Africa in 2012. There, they competed in the IRB Junior World Rugby Championship.
Senior England Squad
In June 2021, Josh was invited to train with the England Senior Men's team. This was for their summer series of matches.
