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Ben Gotting (born 15 February 1981 in Dubai, UAE) is a rugby union player for London Scottish, having previously represented Guinness Premiership clubs London Wasps and Worcester Warriors. He has represented England U21, England Students and English Universities. His usual position is Hooker. He went to school at Court Moor School, Peterhouse in Zimbabwe and Farnborough 6th Form College, and attended Brunel University.


Personal Information

Full Name Ben Stephen Alwyn Gotting
Date of Birth 15 February 1981
Weight 106kg (16 st 6lbs)
Height 1.83m (6ft)
Nickname Gotts


Background

In 2002 Gotting was selected to represent England in the SANZAR U21 World Cup in South Africa.

After a successful final year at Brunel where he was part of the winning BUSA team, he was signed to the London Wasps on a full time professional contract in 2003.

His Honours at Wasps include Parker Pen Challenge Cup Winner (2003), Heineken Cup Winner (2004), 3 time Guinness Premiership Winner (2003, 2004, 2005) s

A notable performance for London Wasps includes a match winning performance against Bath Rugby Club in the Premiership Final 28th May 2004 where after coming on as a half time substitute, his line outs and all round play helped Wasps gain control enroute to a memorable victory.

Gotting signed for Worcester Warriors from London Wasps in 2006 after agreeing a two-year deal with the club.