Piers von Dadelszen (born March 25, 2000) is a Canadian professional rugby union player.
| Date of birth | March 25, 2000 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Whitgift School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | Oxford University | ||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editBorn in Vancouver, British Columbia, von Dadelszen was a Canada under-age representative, educated in England at Whitgift School. He continued his studies at the University of Oxford and gained three blues while playing for Oxford University RFC, as a back-rower and lock. After completing his master's degree in engineering, von Dadelszen was signed by Major League Rugby team New England Free Jacks for the 2024 season.[1][2]
International
editIn 2022, von Dadelszen was capped for Canada in matches against Spain and Namibia. He made a further two appearances in 2023, against Tonga in Nukuʻalofa.[3]
Honours
edit- New England Free Jacks
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Eagles star for Oxford in Varsity Match". Americas Rugby News. April 5, 2022.
- ^ "New England Free Jacks Signs Piers Von Dadelszen". djcoilrugby. October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Canada expects physical challenge against Spain in Ottawa rugby test". ThoroldToday.ca. July 8, 2022.