Jack Cotgreave

Jack Cotgreave is an English second-row and back-row forward developing through the academy at Gloucester Rugby. Born on 25 April 2006, he is a physically imposing, hard-working forward whose attributes are well suited to the tight five, a strong presence at the set piece allied to a robust defensive game. Cotgreave's versatility across the lock and back-row positions adds to his value, giving Gloucester flexible forward options as he progresses. His style is built on graft: the lineout, the maul, the collision work and the unglamorous effort that underpins a forward pack. As a young player coming through the academy, his priority is accumulating experience and building toward a regular first-team role in the Premiership. Regarded as part of Gloucester's future, Cotgreave continues to develop the size, conditioning and consistency that will determine how far his physical, uncompromising brand of forward play can take him. In a position that rewards patience and durability, the young forward's task is to keep adding the raw materials that turn an academy prospect into a senior professional.