Josh Jacomb

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Josh Jacomb
Date of birth (2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 (age 22)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Fullback
Current team Chiefs, Taranaki
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Taranaki 13 (76)
2024– Chiefs 2 (0)
Correct as of 17 March 2024

Josh Jacomb (born 23 June 2001) is a New Zealand

fullback.[1]

Early career

Jacomb is from Auckland, and grew up on the city's North Shore. He attended Sacred Heart College.[2][3]

Professional career

Jacomb has represented Taranaki in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He originally wasn't named in the Chiefs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the Chiefs development squad,[5] but was announced in the side for Round 3 of the season against the Reds, making his debut in the same fixture.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Josh Jacomb". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Josh Jacomb's journey from a Crusaders supporting Aucklander to Taranaki playmaker". Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ "'Emerging Player of the Year' misses out on Super Rugby squad selection". Rugby Pass. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Just in case you missed the series launch πŸ˜‰ Here is our full Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2023 @bunningsnpc". @yarrowstaranakibulls. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Local talent earns opportunity with Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs (Press release). 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Sititi, Jacomb set to debut for Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs (Press release). 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.

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