Luke Jacobson

Luke Brittain Jacobson (born 20 April 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition, and for the All Blacks.[1][2] His position of choice is flanker.

Luke Jacobson
Full nameLuke Brittain Jacobson
Date of birth (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997
Place of birthCambridge, New Zealand
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
SchoolCambridge High School
Notable relative(s)Mitch Jacobson (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
All Black No. 1183
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Waikato 11 (0)
2018– Chiefs 24 (25)
Correct as of 20 June 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 New Zealand U20 15 (25)
2019– New Zealand 2 (0)
Correct as of 20 June 2020

Jacobson made the New Zealand Schools team in 2014. He played for the New Zealand Under 20 team in 2016 and (as captain) in 2017. He made his Super Rugby debut in 2018.[2]

Jacobson made his All Blacks debut in July 2019, in the final quarter of a narrow 20–16 win against Argentina.[3]

References

  1. "Luke Jacobson". www.chiefs.co.nz. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "Luke Jacobson". All Blacks. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  3. "All Blacks defence holds Argentina out". All Blacks. Retrieved 21 July 2019.


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