Jake Ball (rugby player)
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| Full name | Jake Ball | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 June 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ascot, Berkshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 121 kg (19 st 1 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012–13 | Llanelli RFC | 11 | (0) |
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012 2012– |
Western Force Scarlets |
0 70 |
(0) (5) |
| correct as of 7 May 2016. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2014– | Wales | 20 | (0) |
| correct as of 25 June 2016. | |||
Jake Ball (born 21 June 1991)[1] is a Wales international rugby union player. He currently plays as a lock forward for the Scarlets.
Career
Ball was born in England and migrated to Australia with his parents when he was 17. A rising star in Australia, he was spotted by Welsh regional team the Scarlets, who signed him on a three-year deal in 2012 at the age of 21.[2] He made his professional debut for the team on 15 September 2012, coming on as a 61st-minute replacement in the team's victory over Connacht in the Pro 12 tournament.[3]
International
Despite being born in England, Ball is eligible to play for the Wales national team due to his father being from Pwllheli.[4] In January 2014, he was called up to the Wales squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship.[5] He made his international debut for Wales against Ireland on 8 February 2014 as a second-half replacement. His first test start came in a 27–6 victory over France two weeks later.
Notes
- ↑ "Jake Ball". espnscrum.com. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ↑ "The Scarlets agree three-year deal for lock Jake Ball". bbc.co.uk. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ↑ "Pro12: Connacht 11-24 Scarlets". bbc.co.uk. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ↑ Morgan, Lowri (reporter); Howells, Chris (assistant producer) (24 March 2014). Scrum V Sunday (Television production). Cardiff: BBC Wales. Event occurs at 19:05. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
In 2012, the Scarlets were tipped off about him, and made aware that Jake's father – a former London Welsh player – was originally from Pwllheli.
- ↑ Wales squad update