Jimmy Roots | |
Birth Date: | 31 January 2000 |
Birth Place: | New Zealand |
Height: | 188cm (74inches) |
Weight: | 126kg (278lb) |
Relatives: | Ethan Roots |
Ru Position: | Prop |
Years1: | 2019 – 2022 |
Clubs1: | North Harbour |
Apps1: | 14 |
Points1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2022–2024 |
Apps2: | 16 |
Points2: | 0 |
Years3: | 2024– |
Clubs3: | Exeter Chiefs |
Apps3: | 0 |
Points3: | 0 |
Ru Clubupdate: | 28 July 2024 |
Jimmy Roots (born 31 January 2000 in New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who played for North Harbour in the National Provincial Championship until 2022 when he joined Ealing Trailfinders who play in the RFU Championship. His playing position is prop.
On 7 June 2024, Roots moves to the Premiership Rugby competition with Exeter Chiefs for the 2024-25 season, where he will link up with his brother, England forward Ethan Roots.[2]