Jacob Ellison facts for kids
| Date of birth | 25 February 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.895 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Mana College, Porirua | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Victoria University of Wellington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Vincent Bevan (grandfather) Tamati Ellison (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jacob Ellison was born on February 25, 1985, in Wellington, New Zealand. He is a professional rugby union player who plays in the position of prop. This means he is one of the strong players in the front row of the scrum. Jacob has played for several teams in New Zealand and Japan during his career.
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Jacob Ellison: A Rugby Player's Journey
Jacob Ellison started his rugby journey in New Zealand. He played for local teams before moving on to bigger competitions. His skills as a prop made him a valuable player for different clubs.
Early Life and Rugby Start
Jacob went to Mana College in Porirua and later studied at Victoria University of Wellington. He began his professional rugby career playing for the Wellington Lions in 2007. This team competes in the ITM Cup, which is a major rugby competition in New Zealand.
Playing for Top Teams
After playing for Wellington, Jacob joined the Hurricanes in 2008. The Hurricanes are a team in Super Rugby, which is a top-level rugby competition in the Southern Hemisphere. He played with the Hurricanes for four years.
In 2012, Jacob moved to another Super Rugby team, the Highlanders. He played one season with them before moving on. Later, he joined Fukuoka Sanix Blues, a team in the Japanese Top League.
Family and Heritage
Jacob Ellison comes from a family with a strong rugby background. His older brother, Tamati Ellison, is also a well-known rugby player who has played for the All Blacks, New Zealand's national team.
Jacob's grandfather, Vincent Bevan, was also an All Black, making rugby a family tradition. Jacob is also a member of Ngati Porou, which is a major Māori tribe in New Zealand.
