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.
| Date of birth | 30 June 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Pretoria, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb; 205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Free State / North West University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ruan Jacobs (twin brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editYouth
editHe 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
editHe 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]
References
edit- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Niell Jacobs". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Top Scorers – 2009 FNB Varsity Cup". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Sharks 34–20 Platinum Leopards". South African Rugby Union. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "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.