Jackson Willison
| Birth name | Jackson Dan Kingi Willison | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 September 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hamilton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Otorohanga College Hamilton Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Tenika Willison (cousin) Xavier Willison (cousin) Te Maire Martin (cousin) Taine Tuaupiki (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jackson Dan Kingi Willison (born 5 September 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player. His regular playing position is as a centre.
Willison played for the
Mitre 10 Cup
.
In 2012, he was selected for the
Māori All Blacks end of year tour.[1]
For 2013 , Willison was initially included in the Chiefs, before being delisted[2] by coach Dave Rennie while he sought to contract Counties-Manukau midfielder Bundee Aki.[citation needed] Blues coach John Kirwan acted quickly to sign Willison and move him to Auckland.[3]
At the start of 2014, it was announced that he would leave the
Aviva Premiership team Worcester Warriors for the 2015–16 season.[6] On 15 January 2018, Willison signs for local rivals Bath ahead of the 2018–19 season.[7]
At conclusion of his contract with Bath he moved to French
Pro D2 club Soyaux Angoulême
.
References
- ^ "Super Rugby Profile: Blues – Jackson Willison". Blues. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ Long, David (29 September 2012). "Kirwan quick to take Baden Kerr from Steelers". Rugby Heaven. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ Long, David (28 October 2012). "Friction over Super Rugby backdoor deals". Rugby Heaven. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ "Grenoble snap up Willison". Planet Rugby. 17 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Jackson Willison rejoint le FCG" (Press release) (in French). FC Grenoble Rugby. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Grenoble centre Jackson Willison". BBC Sport. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ^ "Jackson Willison: Bath sign Worcester Warriors centre from next season". BBC Sport. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
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