John Bryant (rugby union)

John Bryant (born 20 February 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Australian Super Rugby franchise, the Queensland Reds. His preferred position is flanker,[1] however he has been deployed across the back row.

John Bryant
Date of birth (2003-02-20) 20 February 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb)
SchoolSt Laurence's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Queensland Reds
Youth career
Souths
–2021 St Laurence's College
2018–2023 Queensland Reds Academy
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Souths ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Queensland Reds 13 (0)
Correct as of 7 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Australia U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 3 March 2024

Career

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Early career

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Bryant was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2] He attended St Laurence's College where he first played rugby.[3][4] He plays his club rugby for Souths and represented the Junior Wallabies in 2023.[5]

Senior career

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Bryant was named in the Reds squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby season.[6] He made his debut in Round 1 of the season against the Waratahs.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "John Bryant". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Junior Wallabies stars commit to Queensland Rugby". reds.rugby. Queensland Rugby Union. 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Buildcorp Reds Academy 2023 Tier One squad announced". reds.rugby. Queensland Rugby Union. 15 December 2022.
  4. ^ "The Next-Gen talent set to light up the Queensland Reds preseason". Queensland Reds. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Les is More as Queensland Reds down Waratahs in high-scoring contest". Rugby.com.au. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
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