Tom Pincus Explained

Tom Pincus
Birth Name:Thomas Pincus
Birth Date:1992 5, df=yes
Weight:97kg (214lb)
Relatives:Joe Pincus (brother)
Ru Currentposition:Wing / Fullback
Amatyears1:2014–2016
Amatteam1:University of Queensland
Amatyears2:2016–2017
Amatapps2:10
Amatpoints2:114
Superyears1:2020–2021
Superapps1:13
Superpoints1:5
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Queensland Country
Apps1:15
Points1:32
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Jersey Reds
Apps2:28
Points2:72
Years3:2018–2020
Clubs3:Bristol
Apps3:18
Points3:55
Years4:2020-
Clubs4:Melbourne Rebels
Apps4:13
Points4:5

Tom Pincus (born 28 May 1992) is an Australian professional rugby player currently playing for Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. Pincus is a versatile player, generally playing as a wing. However, Pincus can play Fullback and has great kicking ability. Originally from Brisbane, Queensland, Pincus is a Gold Coast native and moved to Sydney, New South Wales to play rugby in 2016.

Rugby career

Pincus kicked a backheel conversion during the Darwin 7s tournament in 2015. However, Pincus' team lost in the final 21–14 to ERC Borneo Eagles.[1]

He is a versatile player that has played as a wing, fly-half and fullback.

Jersey Reds

In May 2017, Pincus signed for the Jersey Reds of the English RFU Championship. Pincus, a qualified lawyer, committed to playing professional full-time rugby after playing rugby at Eastern Suburbs and Queensland Country.[2] [3]

Bristol Bears

In mid-2018 Pincus, along with fellow Australian and Wallaby great, George Smith, signed for newly-promoted team the Bristol Bears of the Premiership.[4] [5] [6]

Rebels

In February 2020 Pincus was signed by Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels with immediate effect.[7]

Super Rugby statistics

Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 2 1 149 1 0 0 0 5 1 0
8 7 1 528 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 1 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 13 10 3 728 1 0 0 0 5 1 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: . Video: Tom Pincus kicks incredible backheel conversion at Darwin Sevens. Fox Sports Australia. 29 January 2015. 5 September 2018 .
  2. News: . Jersey Reds: Oli Bryant, Josh Hodson, Tom Pincus and Jason Worrall join. BBC Sport. 17 May 2017. 5 September 2018 .
  3. News: Tom Pincus: Qualified lawyer committed to professional rugby with Jersey Reds. 28 July 2017. 5 September 2018. BBC Sport .
  4. News: Tainton. Tom. 9 March 2018. Lam adds seven standout Championship players to squad. Bristol Bears. 5 September 2018 .
  5. News: Carpenter. Will. Evely. John. 12 March 2018. Who are Bristol Rugby's seven new Championship signings?. Bristol Post. 5 September 2018 .
  6. News: de Menezes. Jack. 30 August 2018. Premiership rugby signings: From Chris Ashton to Danny Cipriani - all the summer ins and outs. The Independent. 5 September 2018 .
  7. Web site: Twitter. 2020-06-24. mobile.twitter.com.