Niell Jacobs

Niell Jacobs (born 30 June 1988) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Border Bulldogs.[1] His regular position is centre or fly-half. He is the twin brother of Ruan Jacobs.

Niell Jacobs
Date of birth (1988-06-30) 30 June 1988
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb; 205 lb)
SchoolAfrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
UniversityUniversity of the Free State /
North West University
Notable relative(s)Ruan Jacobs (twin brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Fly-half
Current team Border Bulldogs
Youth career
2006 Blue Bulls
2007–2009 Free State Cheetahs
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 UFS Shimlas 7 (60)
2010–2011 NWU Pukke 8 (13)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011 Leopards 14 (30)
2012–2014 Border Bulldogs 35 (23)
Correct as of 26 April 2014

Career

Youth

He represented the Blue Bulls at the 2006 Under–18 Academy Week before moving to Bloemfontein, where he represented the Free State Cheetahs in the Under-19 Provincial Championship competition in 2007 and the Under-21 Provincial Championship competition in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He also represented local university side, the UFS Shimlas in the 2009 Varsity Cup, scoring 60 points to put him fifth in the scoring charts.[2]

Senior career

He never represented the Free State Cheetahs in senior rugby. Instead he moved to Potchefstroom, where he played for the Leopards, making his senior debut for them in the 2009 Currie Cup Premier Division in a match against the Sharks.[3]

He made several appearances for them over the next two seasons and also represented NWU Pukke in the 2011 Varsity Cup.

However, he failed to establish himself in the first team and in 2012, he – along with twin brother Ruan – signed for East London-based side the Border Bulldogs.[4]

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References
  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Niell Jacobs". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. "SA Rugby Top Scorers – 2009 FNB Varsity Cup". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Sharks 34-20 Platinum Leopards". South African Rugby Union. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  4. "Snoeiskêr ingelê in Grens-vyftiental". Die Son (in Afrikaans). Media24. 27 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
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