Jimmy Roots (born 31 January 2000 in New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who played for North Harbour in the National Provincial Championship until 2022 when he joined Ealing Trailfinders who play in the RFU Championship. His playing position is prop.
Date of birth | 31 January 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Ethan Roots | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 7 June 2024, Roots moves to the Premiership Rugby competition with Exeter Chiefs for the 2024-25 season, where he will link up with his brother, England forward Ethan Roots.[2]
Reference list
edit- ^ "Jimmy Roots". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Jimmy Roots: Exeter sign Ealing prop for 2024-25". BBC Sport. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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