Dave Dennis (rugby union)
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 lock or blindside flanker. He can also play No.8.[2]
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| Birth name | David Andrew Dennis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 January 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Richmond High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Sydney University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Mark Gerrard (brother in law) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- "Dennis re-signs with Waratahs". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 3 December 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- Pandaram, Jamie (28 May 2012), "Wallabies coach Robbie Deans nurtures new crop of talent in Tests against Wales and Scotland", Daily Telegraph, News
- "Waratahs captain announced". Waratahs.com.au. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "Dave Dennis: Exeter Chiefs sign Waratahs forward". BBC. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- "Premiership final: Wasps 20–23 Exeter Chiefs (aet)". BBC. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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