Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 2003) explained

Jack Taylor
Birth Date:25 June 2003
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:1810NaN0
Weight:1080NaN0
Position:Hooker
Currentclub:,
Years1:2023–
Apps1:5
Points1:0
Years2:2023–
Apps2:10
Points2:0
Repyears1:2023–
Repteam1:New Zealand U20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:5
Clubupdate:16 August 2023
Repupdate:16 August 2023

Jack Taylor (born 25 June 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is hooker.[1]

Early career

Taylor studied at Southland Boys' High School and studies at Otago University. He was a member of the Highlanders U20 squad, and represented New Zealand at junior age grade levels.[2] He was selected for New Zealand U20 in 2023.[3]

Professional career

Taylor first came to prominence professionally in the pre-season of 2023, when he scored to tries for the in a friendly against the .[4] He was called into the squad during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season ahead of the Round 5 fixture against the, debuting in the same match.[5] Ahead of the 2023 Bunnings NPC he was named in the squad for the first time.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Taylor. Ultimate Rugby. 16 August 2023.
  2. News: Teenage hooker Jack Taylor signs with Highlanders and Southland Stags. Stuff.co.nz. 14 September 2021. 16 August 2023.
  3. News: Jack Taylor Selected for New Zealand U20 Squad in World Rugby U20 Championship. Rugby Southland. 6 June 2023. 16 August 2023.
  4. News: Highlanders hooker Jack Taylor upstages Crusaders' All Blacks with brilliant late try. Stuff.co.nz. 10 February 2023. 16 August 2023.
  5. Highlanders named to play Fijian Drua . Highlanders . 23 March 2023 . 23 March 2023.
  6. News: SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named for 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC . Rugby Southland . 10 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.