Ben Afshar

Scrum-Half


Ben Afshar's displays for Scotland U20 and in the FOSROC Super Series earned the scrum-half a partnership contract with Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The former Edinburgh Accie made his professional debut for Glasgow Warriors off the bench in front of a sold-out Scotstoun, coming on for the final five minutes in a 33-20 win over Ulster.

He had previously been a part of the FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy at Scotstoun, whilst the scrum-half had also been coached by future Glasgow team-mate Jamie Dobie whilst at Merchiston Castle.

Afshar co-captained Scotland U20 at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Trophy in Kenya, having previously impressed in the number nine shirt in the 2023 U20 Six Nations.

Date of birth: 02/04/2003

Place of birth: Edinburgh, Scotland

Club of origin: Edinburgh Accies

Height: 6ft

Weight: 81kg

Debut: 25/11/2023

Player number: 356

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