Dafydd Jenkins (rugby union)
Dafydd Jenkins (born 5 December 2002) is a Welsh international rugby union player currently playing for Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs as a Lock. Jenkins has represented Wales and Wales U20. Club career Born in Bridgend, Jenkins began playing rugby for Porthcawl RFC juniors, where he progressed through the age groups. Jenkins attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School before transferring to Hartpury College, where he also played rugby. Prior to leaving Wales, Jenkins was part of the Ospreys academy. While playing for Hartpury, Jenkins was contacted by Exeter head coach Rob Baxter, and he linked up with their team in 2021. Jenkins studies sports sciences at the University of Exeter. He has played for their rugby team in the BUCS Super Rugby tournament, and was named man of the match when Exeter won the tournament, defeating Durham 14–13, scoring a try in the final. On 13 November 2021, Jenkins made his Exeter Chiefs debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup defeat to Bristol. On 15 January 2022, Jenkins appeared as a replacement in the Champions Cup victory over Glasgow. Jenkins first Premiership start came in the Round 15 defeat to Wasps on 5 February 2022. On 12 November 2022, Jenkins set the Premiership