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==Early life==
==Early life==
[[File:National_Schools_Sevens_2016%2C_U13A_Semi-final_%28third_try_-2%29.jpg|thumb|right|<small>''Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens Semi-final against St Benedicts School Ealing on the way to winning the 2016 Under-13s (Juniors) Championship. (15 March 2016)''</small>]]
[[File:National_Schools_Sevens_2016%2C_U13A_Semi-final_%28third_try_-2%29.jpg|thumb|right|<small>''Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens Semi-final against St Benedicts School Ealing on the way to winning the 2016 Under-13s (Juniors) Championship. (15 March 2016)''</small>]]
From [[Wandsworth]], Cleaves was named after [[Muhammad Ali]]. He began playing [[rugby union]] at eleven years-old whilst attending [[Wimbledon College]]. By twelve years-old he was playing age group rugby with [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] and for Old Wimbledonian Warriors. He spearheaded Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens 2016 tournament Under-13s Juniors Championship win on his 13th birthday;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLvlACO68E0|title=National Schools Sevens U-13s final 2016|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref> and a year later, their Under-14s Championship win.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEvnJJklfTo&t=8s|title=Under 14s National Schools Sevens Final 2017|website=YouTube|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref> He attended [[Wellington College, Berkshire]] for the latter part of his schooling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugbyworld.com/in-the-mag/hotshots/hotshot-england-u20-wing-cassius-cleaves-142017|website=Rugby World|accessdate=11 July 2023|title= Hotshot: England U20 wing Cassius Cleaves|first=Sarah|last=Mockford|date=8 May 2022}}</ref>
From [[Wandsworth]], Cleaves was named after [[Muhammad Ali]]. He began playing [[rugby union]] at eleven years-old whilst attending [[Wimbledon College]]. By twelve years-old he was playing age group rugby with [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] and for Old Wimbledonian Warriors. He spearheaded Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens 2016 tournament Under-13s Juniors Championship win on his 13th birthday;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLvlACO68E0|title=National Schools Sevens U-13s final 2016|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref> and a year later, their Under-14s Championship win.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEvnJJklfTo&t=8s|title=Under 14s National Schools Sevens Final 2017|website=YouTube|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref><br><br>He attended [[Wellington College, Berkshire]] for the latter part of his schooling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugbyworld.com/in-the-mag/hotshots/hotshot-england-u20-wing-cassius-cleaves-142017|website=Rugby World|accessdate=11 July 2023|title= Hotshot: England U20 wing Cassius Cleaves|first=Sarah|last=Mockford|date=8 May 2022}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Cleaves made a try-scoring debut for [[Harlequins RFC]] in March 2022 against [[Sale Sharks]] in the [[Premiership Rugby Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prostinternational.com/2022/03/30/late-quins-fightback-not-enough-to-grab-victory-over-sharks/|website=Prostinternatiomal.com|title=Late Quins fightback not enough to grab victory over Sharks|first=Peter|last=Moore|date=30 March 2022|accessdate=11 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="Telegraph1">{{Cite news |last=Morgan|first=Charlie|date=30 March 2022|title=What is the point of Premiership Cup rugby if coaches do not even want to win it?|work=The Daily Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2022/03/30/point-premiership-cup-rugby-coaches-dont-even-want-win/|url-access=subscription|access-date=11 July 2023}}</ref> A try he scored the following season, in the same competition, against [[London Irish]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0Cf87bJ4w|title=Prem Rugby Cup Highlights: Young Harlequins come close to a late comeback against London Irish|website=YouTube|accessdate=29 May 2024}}</ref> was reported as [[Viral phenomenon|going viral]] due to Cleaves' display of pace and footwork after collecting the ball in his own half.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/harlequins-teenager-stuns-social-media-with-pace-and-footwork/|website=Rugbyonslaught.com|title= Harlequins teenager stuns social media with pace and footwork|date=22 September 2022|accessdate=11 July 2023}}</ref>
Cleaves made a try-scoring debut for [[Harlequins RFC]] in March 2022 against [[Sale Sharks]] in the [[Premiership Rugby Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prostinternational.com/2022/03/30/late-quins-fightback-not-enough-to-grab-victory-over-sharks/|website=Prostinternatiomal.com|title=Late Quins fightback not enough to grab victory over Sharks|first=Peter|last=Moore|date=30 March 2022|accessdate=11 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="Telegraph1">{{Cite news |last=Morgan|first=Charlie|date=30 March 2022|title=What is the point of Premiership Cup rugby if coaches do not even want to win it?|work=The Daily Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2022/03/30/point-premiership-cup-rugby-coaches-dont-even-want-win/|url-access=subscription|access-date=11 July 2023}}</ref> A try he scored the following season, in the same competition, against [[London Irish]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0Cf87bJ4w|title=Prem Rugby Cup Highlights: Young Harlequins come close to a late comeback against London Irish|website=YouTube|accessdate=29 May 2024}}</ref> was reported as [[Viral phenomenon|going viral]] due to Cleaves' display of pace and footwork after collecting the ball in his own half.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/harlequins-teenager-stuns-social-media-with-pace-and-footwork/|website=Rugbyonslaught.com|title= Harlequins teenager stuns social media with pace and footwork|date=22 September 2022|accessdate=11 July 2023}}</ref><br><br>
He made his first start in the [[Rugby Premiership]] for Harlequins on 28 September 2024 in a 28-14 win against [[Newcastle Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|website=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=29 September 2024|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/28/harlequins-v-newcastle-score-premiership-cleaves-jibulu/|title= Harlequins’ next generation of Cassius Cleaves and ‘beast’ Nathan Jibulu shine in Newcastle win|first=Charles|last=Richardson|date=28 September 2024}}</ref>
He made his first start in the [[Rugby Premiership]] for Harlequins on 28 September 2024 in a 28-14 win against [[Newcastle Falcons]] and was impressively instrumental in causing two of Harlequins' four tries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iqYkhMYcbc|title=GREAT VICTORY! Harlequins vs. Newcastle Falcons|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=29 September 2024|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/28/harlequins-v-newcastle-score-premiership-cleaves-jibulu/|title= Harlequins’ next generation of Cassius Cleaves and ‘beast’ Nathan Jibulu shine in Newcastle win|first=Charles|last=Richardson|date=28 September 2024}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 11:11, 1 October 2024

Cassius Cleaves
Full nameCassius Cleaves
Date of birth (2003-03-15) 15 March 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthLondon, England
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
SchoolWimbledon College
Wellington College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Harlequins
Youth career
2012–20?? Old Wimbledonian Warriors
2013–2021 Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Harlequins 7 (35)
2021–2022 → Worthing RFC (loan) 6 (15)
2022–2024 → London Scottish (loan) 10 (15)
Correct as of 19 March 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021 England under-18
2022–2023 England under-20 9 (20)
Correct as of 19 March 2024

Cassius Cleaves (born 15 March 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Harlequins. At international level he represented England U20's.

Early life

Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens Semi-final against St Benedicts School Ealing on the way to winning the 2016 Under-13s (Juniors) Championship. (15 March 2016)

From Wandsworth, Cleaves was named after Muhammad Ali. He began playing rugby union at eleven years-old whilst attending Wimbledon College. By twelve years-old he was playing age group rugby with Harlequins and for Old Wimbledonian Warriors. He spearheaded Wimbledon College's National Schools Sevens 2016 tournament Under-13s Juniors Championship win on his 13th birthday;[1] and a year later, their Under-14s Championship win.[2]

He attended Wellington College, Berkshire for the latter part of his schooling.[3]

Career

Cleaves made a try-scoring debut for Harlequins RFC in March 2022 against Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[4][5] A try he scored the following season, in the same competition, against London Irish,[6] was reported as going viral due to Cleaves' display of pace and footwork after collecting the ball in his own half.[7]

He made his first start in the Rugby Premiership for Harlequins on 28 September 2024 in a 28-14 win against Newcastle Falcons and was impressively instrumental in causing two of Harlequins' four tries.[8][9]

International career

Cleaves made his debut for the England U-20 team in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship against Wales.[10] His performance against Wales was described as “particularly eye-catching”.[5] He scored a try in their next game against Ireland.[11]

Cleaves featured for England U-20s at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship in June and July 2023, scoring tries in pool stage games against Fiji[12] and Australia.[13][14] He also scored a try in their semi-final defeat against France as England finished fourth.[14][15]

Style of play

Cleaves has been described as having a "stunning sidestep and blistering pace".[16][17][18]

Personal life

Through his mother, Cleaves is of Ghanaian heritage.[19]

References

  1. ^ "National Schools Sevens U-13s final 2016". YouTube. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Under 14s National Schools Sevens Final 2017". YouTube. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  3. ^ Mockford, Sarah (8 May 2022). "Hotshot: England U20 wing Cassius Cleaves". Rugby World. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  4. ^ Moore, Peter (30 March 2022). "Late Quins fightback not enough to grab victory over Sharks". Prostinternatiomal.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b Morgan, Charlie (30 March 2022). "What is the point of Premiership Cup rugby if coaches do not even want to win it?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Prem Rugby Cup Highlights: Young Harlequins come close to a late comeback against London Irish". YouTube. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Harlequins teenager stuns social media with pace and footwork". Rugbyonslaught.com. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  8. ^ "GREAT VICTORY! Harlequins vs. Newcastle Falcons". YouTube. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  9. ^ Richardson, Charles (28 September 2024). "Harlequins' next generation of Cassius Cleaves and 'beast' Nathan Jibulu shine in Newcastle win". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 43-14 Wales U20s". BBC Sport. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Under-20 Six Nations 2022: Ireland beat England and chase Grand Slam". BBC Sport. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Top Five England U20 Tries - 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship". YouTube. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Highlights: England U20 Men v Australia". YouTube. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  14. ^ a b Coles, Ben (10 July 2023). "England's next generation: The U20 stars of tomorrow who could break into Steve Borthwick's squad". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  15. ^ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0KeJD_liQsc
  16. ^ "Is Cassius Cleaves the best winger in the English school game?". YouTube. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Cassius Cleaves - Speed". YouTube. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  18. ^ ""The future" – The Telegraph back five England youngsters for 2027 World Cup". Ruck.co.uk. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  19. ^ Thomas, Claire (22 June 2023). "Cassius Cleaves: England's viral sensation eyes U20 glory". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 11 July 2023.


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