Jacob Norris (rugby union)

Jacob Norris is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Tasman Mako in the Mitre 10 Cup competition.[1] His position of choice is Flanker.

Jacob Norris
Full nameJacob Norris
Date of birth (1998-11-27) 27 November 1998
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb; 229 lb)
SchoolSt Peters College
Notable relative(s)Ollie Norris (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Tasman
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Tasman 13 (15)
Correct as of 17 October 2020

Tasman

Norris made his debut for Tasman in Round 7 of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup against Wellington at Sky Stadium in Wellington. He was part of the Mako side that won the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup. He captained the Mako squad that toured the United States of America in January 2020.[2] In September 2020 he was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the first time.[3] Norris played the first 6 games for the Mako in the 2020 season but then suffered a season ending injury as the Mako went on to win their second premiership title in a row.

Super Rugby

In July 2020 he was called into the Crusaders squad during Super Rugby Aotearoa as an injury replacement for Ethan Blackadder.[4]

References
  1. "Jacob Norris". mako.nz. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. "Tasman Mako to test talent depth on United States tour". stuff.co.nz. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. "2020 Tasman Mako Squad". mako.nz. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  4. "The equation is simple for the competition leading Crusaders". stuff.co.nz. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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