Stuart Abbott MBE (born 3 June 1978) is a South African born rugby union footballer who plays centre for Wasps and England.

Abbott was born in Cape Town, South Africa. His mother was English. He was educated at Western Province Prep School . He took a degree in economics at Stellenbosch University and played for the Northern Free State Griffons in the Currie Cup. He later played for Western Province and South Africa U23

During the 1999 World Cup, Abbott signed for English club Leicester Tigers, who had lost several players to international duty, and made two appearances, on the recommendation of former Tigers and Springbok fly-half Joel Stransky.

He played for South African Super 12 side Stormers. In November 2001 Abbott was signed by English club Wasps

Abbott made his international debut for England, and after impressing in a pre-World Cup trial against France, was selected in England's World Cup squad. Abbott played three times during the World Cup, which England won, and with his team-mates was awarded the MBE in the 2004 New Year's honours .

External links

• Leicester Tigers
• sporting heroes
• Wasps bio