Dave Dennis (rugby union)

Dave Dennis
Dave Dennis in October 2012
Birth name David Andrew Dennis
Date of birth (1986-01-10) 10 January 1986
Place of birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height 192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 113 kg (17 st 11 lb)
School Richmond High School
University Sydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number Eight/ Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015
2016−		 Sydney Stars
Exeter Chiefs		 2 (0)
Correct as of 3 November 2015
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–16 Waratahs 107 (50)
Current local club Sydney University
Correct as of 21 June 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012-
2004		 Australia
Australian Schoolboys		 18
4		 (0)
(0)
Correct as of 1 December 2013

Dave Dennis (born 20 January 1986) is a national representative rugby union footballer who plays professionally for the Exeter Chiefs[1] His primary position is blindside flanker. He can also play No.8.[2]

Early life

He was educated at Richmond High School in Sydney, when he played in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team in 2004.

Waratahs

Dennis' Waratahs debut was against the Crusaders, in 2007. In March 2013, Dennis became Waratahs captain.[3]

Exeter Chiefs

In 2016 he joined Exeter Chiefs.[4] He started the final as Exeter Chiefs defeated Wasps to be crowned champions of the 2016-17 English Premiership.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Dennis re-signs with Waratahs". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  2. ↑ Pandaram, Jamie (28 May 2012). "Wallabies coach Robbie Deans nurtures new crop of talent in Tests against Wales and Scotland". Daily Telegraph. News. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ↑ "Waratahs captain announced". Waratahs.com.au. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  4. ↑ "Dave Dennis: Exeter Chiefs sign Waratahs forward". BBC. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Premiership final: Wasps 20-23 Exeter Chiefs (aet)". BBC. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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