Josh Jacomb Explained

Josh Jacomb
Birth Date:23 June 2001
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:1790NaN0
Weight:900NaN0
Position:First five-eighth / Fullback
Currentclub:,
Years1:2021–
Apps1:13
Points1:76
Years2:2024–
Apps2:4
Points2:11
Clubupdate:17 May 2024

Josh Jacomb (born 23 June 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is first five-eighth or fullback.[1]

Early career

Jacomb is from Auckland, and grew up on the city's North Shore. He attended Sacred Heart College.[2] [3]

Professional career

Jacomb has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He originally wasn't named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the Chiefs development squad,[5] but was announced in the side for Round 3 of the season against the, making his debut in the same fixture.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Jacomb. Ultimate Rugby. 17 March 2024.
  2. News: Josh Jacomb's journey from a Crusaders supporting Aucklander to Taranaki playmaker. Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2023. 17 March 2024.
  3. News: 'Emerging Player of the Year' misses out on Super Rugby squad selection. Rugby Pass. 10 November 2023. 17 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Just in case you missed the series launch Here is our full Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2023 @bunningsnpc . @yarrowstaranakibulls . 3 July 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  5. Local talent earns opportunity with Gallagher Chiefs . Chiefs . 4 December 2023 . 4 December 2023.
  6. Sititi, Jacomb set to debut for Gallagher Chiefs . Chiefs . 6 March 2024 . 6 March 2024.