Gloucester Prop Afo Fasogbon Poised for England Squad Consideration Amid Injuries
Afo Fasogbon, a 21-year-old prop for Gloucester Rugby, is emerging as a potential candidate for the England squad due to injuries to key tightheads Will Stuart and Asher Opoku-Fordjour. Standing about 6ft 4in and weighing 130kg, Fasogbon has drawn attention for both his physical presence and scrummaging abilities, notably after a viral moment last year when he squared up to Ellis Genge during a duel at Kingsholm.
Fasogbon, who grew up in Colindale, north London, only discovered rugby at age 13. He advanced through the London Irish academy before joining Gloucester. He has since made 15 Premiership starts and gained experience with England Under-20s and England A, including tours to Argentina and the United States this year. Known for a back squat personal best of 225kg, he combines a big personality with a relaxed demeanor off the pitch.
He advocates for increased rugby exposure in state schools, emphasizing the untapped talent beyond the Rugby Football Union's traditional catchment areas. His family includes his father Bobby, who runs a carpeting and furniture business, and his mother Olubunmi, who supports hospital staff. Both would be proud should he earn a senior England cap.
Fasogbon may feature off the bench in Gloucester's upcoming Champions Cup match against Munster in Cork. If he performs well, he could become a contender for England's tighthead position in the Six Nations, helping address the current depth challenges faced by the national team.
