Joe Jonas (rugby union)

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Joe Jonas
Born (2000-12-31) 31 December 2000 (age 24)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
School Glenwood High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback, center
Current team Stade Français
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–2024 Biarritz Olympique 64 (119)
2024- Stade Français 2 (5)

Joe Jonas (born 31 December 2000), [1] is a South African rugby player. He plays fullback at the Stade Français.

Playing career

After receiving a scholarship to attend the Glenwood High School in Durban, [2] Joe Jonas first played with the Natal Sharks, in 2020 he joined the Biarritz Olympique training centre. [3] After competing in the Supersevens, [4] he played his first Top 14 match against the Section Paloise in November 2021 [5] [6] and scored his first try in Clermont during his third start. In December 2021 he extended his contract until 2024. [7]

References

  1. "LeCapSports". Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. Biarritz Olympique : Joe Jonas, la lumière dans l’obscurité, Sud Ouest
  3. Sud Radio, Rugby - Biarritz : deux recrues au Centre de formation
  4. Top 14. Moi, Joe Jonas, 20 ans à peine et nouvelle pile électrique du Biarritz Olympique
  5. Midi Olympique, Jonas, c'est de la bombe
  6. France Bleu, Top 14 ─ Biarritz : une première "très intéressante" pour Joe Jonas face à Pau
  7. L'Equipe, Guy Millar et Joe Jonas prolongent à Biarritz jusqu'en 2024