Jacob Norris (rugby union) explained

Jacob Norris
Fullname:Jacob Norris
Birth Date:27 November 1998
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:189cm (74inches)
Weight:104kg (229lb)
School:St. Peter's College
Relatives:Ollie Norris (brother)
Position:Flanker
Currentclub:,
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Tasman
Apps1:24
Points1:25
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Bay of Plenty
Apps2:18
Points2:0
Years3:2023
Apps3:1
Points3:0
Years4:2024–
Apps4:12
Points4:5
Repyears1:2021
Repteam1:Māori All Blacks
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0
Clubupdate:18 August 2024
Repupdate:18 August 2024

Jacob K. Norris (born 27 November 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the in the Super Rugby competition. His position of choice is flanker. He has played for the Māori All Blacks.

Tasman

Norris made his debut for in Round 7 of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup against at Sky Stadium in Wellington. He was part of the Mako side that won the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup. He captained the Mako squad that toured the United States of America in January 2020.[1] In September 2020 he was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the first time.[2] Norris played the first 6 games for the Mako in the 2020 season but then suffered a season ending injury as the Mako went on to win their second premiership title in a row. Norris had a big season as Tasman made the 2021 Bunnings NPC final before losing to 23–20. He returned home to for the 2022 Bunnings NPC.

Super Rugby

In July 2020 Norris was called into the squad during Super Rugby Aotearoa as an injury replacement for Ethan Blackadder.[3]

Māori All Blacks

In June 2021 Norris was called into the Māori All Blacks squad as injury cover. He made his debut against Samoa at Sky Stadium in Wellington, coming off the bench in a 35-10 win for the side.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tasman Mako to test talent depth on United States tour. stuff.co.nz. 15 January 2020. 6 September 2020.
  2. Web site: 2020 Tasman Mako Squad. mako.nz. 5 September 2020. 6 September 2020.
  3. Web site: The equation is simple for the competition leading Crusaders. stuff.co.nz. 6 September 2020. 6 September 2020.