Lewis Chessum

Lewis Chessum (born 27 February 2003) is an English rugby union player. He plays as a lock for Leicester Tigers and has captained the England under-20 rugby union team.

Lewis Chessum
Date of birth (2003-02-27) 27 February 2003
Place of birthBoston, Lincolnshire, England
Height6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Weight18 st 8 lb (260 lb; 118 kg)
SchoolCarre's Grammar School
Notable relative(s)Ollie Chessum (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Leicester Tigers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Nottingham ()
2021– Leicester Tigers 5 (5)
Correct as of 24 February 2023
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– England U20
Correct as of 13 February 2023

Early life

Chessum is from Lincolnshire.[1] He was brought up in Aunsby, near Sleaford. He attended Carre's Grammar School.[2]

Career

Chessum started playing rugby at Sleaford RFC when he was nine years-old. He joined Leicester Tigers rugby academy as a teenager in 2009.[3] Chessum plays in the second-row where he can utilise his 6'7" height.[4] He made his debut for Leicester in the 2021-22 season, after a loan at Championship Rugby side Nottingham. He was announced to have signed a new contact with Leicester in August 2022.[5]

Chessum made his debut for England under-20s on March 1, 2022 in a win against Wales under-20s.[6] He captained the England under-20 team for the first time, against Scotland under-20s in February 2023,[7] England won the game 41-36.[8]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of full England rugby union international Ollie Chessum.[9][10]

References
  1. "Lincolnshire brothers named in England's senior and under-20s squads". Lincolnite.co.uk. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  2. "Mum's delight as another son chosen to play rugby for England". Lincolnshirelive. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  3. "Lewis Chessum". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  4. "England starter's 6'7" brother towers over other under-20s". Rugbyonslaught.com. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  5. "Premiership: Seven players ink new Leicester Tigers contracts". Planet Rugby. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  6. "Chessum brothers make England rugby debuts in the same month". Lincolnshire World. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  7. "Who is Ollie Chessum: Ten things you should know about the England forward". Rugby World. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  8. "The family business - Rise of England's Chessum brothers". 8 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. "Six Nations 2023: Chessum brothers 'dreaming' of playing together for England". BBC Sport. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  10. "Leicester Tigers player thanks teacher for encouraging him to play rugby instead of football". Lincolnshirelive.co.uk. Retrieved 21 February 2023.


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