John Yapp

Who is John Yapp?

John Yapp is a Welsh international rugby union player, currently with Edinburgh. He first played for Cardiff during the Christmas period in 2002. He made his first team debut against Ebbw Vale on Boxing Day at the age of 18 years. Despite his young age he had featured in 17 of a possible 19 games by the end of the season. He had also been called up to train with the Wales under-21 squad and seems certain to win honours with them in the next two seasons.

Yapp has represented Cardiff Youth and under-21s, winning cup and league medals and playing for Wales at under-19 level. Originally educated at Cowbridge Comprehensive School, he had first team experience with the Llantwit Major and Pontypridd clubs but is now a full-time Cardiff Blues squad member.

Yapp won his first cap for Wales as a substitute in the victory over England in the RBS 6 Nations in February 2005 during the teams Grand Slam winning season.

In the summer of 2008 Yapp had discussions with club coach Dai Young and national coach Warren Gatland about the possibility of switching from loose head to tight head prop.