Jack Barrett (rugby union)

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Jack Barrett
Date of birth (2004-05-03) 3 May 2004 (age 19)
Place of birthAustralia
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight104 kg (229 lb; 16 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024– Waratahs 1 (0)
Correct as of 31 March 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Australia U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 31 March 2024

Jack Barrett (born 3 May 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Barrett attended St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill having grown up in Lightning Ridge before moving to Coogee. [2] Having come through the Waratahs academy, he joined Randwick. [3] He represented the Junior Wallabies in 2023, before being named in the squad for 2024. [4]

Professional career

Barrett was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 6 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, named as a late inclusion in the side to face the Rebels, [5] starting the match. [6]

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References

  1. "Jack Barrett". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. "Super Rugby U19 Series: Waratahs Teen Jack Barrett's Passion For Rugby, Being A Future Wallaby". Slamit. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. "Australian U20s: Standout performers so far". Rugby News. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. "First Australia U20s squad announced for 2024". Rugby.com.au. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  5. "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Waratahs vs. Rebels". SANZAAR. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  6. "Waratahs drop four straight as Rebels power home". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.