Donald Barrell (born 3 February 1986 in Watford) is a rugby union player for the Bedford Blues in the Aviva Championship. He formerly played for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. Barrell's position of choice is at Flanker or No. 8.

Donald Barrell
Birth nameDonald Barrell
Place of birthWatford, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
SchoolWatford Grammar School for Boys
UniversityUniversity College London
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number Eight
Current team Saracens F.C.
Youth career
Harrow RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-2011
2011-
Saracens F.C.
Bedford Blues
38 (15)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
England U19's
England Sevens

Career

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Barrell attended Watford Grammar School for Boys and played for his school team.[1] He went on to study Anthropology at University College London.[2]

Barrell made his club debut aged 18 in the 2003–04 Zurich Premiership against the Northampton Saints.[2] Barrell represented the England U19's at the 2005 U19 IRB World Championship.[3] He was a part of the wider England Sevens squad in the 2006-07 IRB Sevens World Series.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Snow stops play as PE teacher bows out after 100 terms at Watford Grammar School for Boys". Watford Observer. 18 December 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Donald Barrell profile". Saracens official site. 30 January 2009. Archived from the original on 29 May 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  3. ^ "Askew names side to face South Africa". RFU. 12 April 2005. Archived from the original on 19 November 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  4. ^ "The England Sevens wider squad for 2006/07". RFU. 17 November 2006. Archived from the original on 7 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
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