Gallagher Premiership
Vasily Artemyev
Russia
Age
37
Position
Outside Back
Height
183cm
Weight
87kg
Vasily Artemyev News
Latest
Fans see red after Samoa escape sending-offs within hours of World Rugby refereeing statement
How referee Romain Poite was talked out of brandishing high tackle red cards
Samoa come good in the second half to see off plucky Russia
'Our chances to win are a bit higher than 20 per cent,' reckon Russian underdogs
'You get nervous whether it's a club match in some God-knows-where city in Russia or the opening day of the Rugby World Cup in Japan'
'You get nervous whether it's a club match in some God-knows-where city in Russia or the opening day of the Rugby World Cup in Japan'
Bio
Vasily Artemyev was educated in Ireland and was a part of the Leinster academy for several years. He has signed for Northampton Saints for the 2011/12 season. He is blessed with electric pace and is an elusive runner. He made his debut for Russia in 2009 against Portugal and won his 25th cap against USA in the Churchill Cup in 2011.
