George Blake (rugby union)

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George Blake
Date of birth (2001-06-11) 11 June 2001 (age 22)
Place of birthCook Islands
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop / Hooker
Current team Reds
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Reds 4 (10)
Correct as of 26 November 2023

George Blake (born 11 June 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds. His preferred position is prop or hooker. [1]

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Early career

Blake was born in the Cook Islands. [2] He attended The Southport School. [3] He plays his club rugby for Bond University. [4]

Professional career

Blake was first named in the Queensland Reds squad in 2022, when he was named in the development squad. [5] He joined the full squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, [6] making his debut in Round 10 against the Force, scoring a try. [7] He would go on to make a further 3 appearances in the season, scoring another try. He was again named in the Reds squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [8]

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References

  1. "George Blake". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. "Reds reward Queensland pathway products". Queensland Reds. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. "Australian Schools & U18s to take on New Zealand Schools". Rugby.com.au. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. "First loss of season as Wests rain points on Bond". Bond University. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. "Queensland Reds confirm 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  6. "Lawson Creighton re-signs with Queensland Reds through 2024; George Blake and Wilson Blyth join full-time squad, Spencer Jeans re-signs through 2023". Queensland Reds (Press release). 9 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  7. "Reds star reveals Brad Thorn 'elephant' after vital win over the Force". Wide World of Sports. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  8. "Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.