Jeff Reid Explained

Jeff Reid
Birth Date:15 August 1979
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Height:6 ft 5 in
Weight:253 lb
School:Barker College
Position:Flanker / No. 8
Repyears1:2003
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0

Jeff Reid (born August 15, 1974) is an Australian-born Canadian former international rugby union player.[1]

Reid was born in Sydney and educated at Barker College.[2]

A number eight, Reid was a first-grade player for Eastwood, debuting in 1995. He played rugby in Canada with Wanderers in a bid to play on the Canada national team, which he qualified for through his Calgary-raised mother.[3]

Reid gained five caps for Canada in 2003, including matches against the All Blacks and Tonga at the Rugby World Cup.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Homecoming for Canada's Aussie connections . . October 1, 2003 . en-AU.
  2. News: Wilkins . Phil . Reid's loss to Montezuma is Eastwood's gain . . September 7, 2001.
  3. News: Canada names two Aussies . The Sydney Morning Herald . July 5, 2003 . en.
  4. News: Rookwood . Dan . New Zealand 68 - 6 Canada . . October 17, 2003.