Jordan Olsen

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Jordan Olsen
Full nameJordan Olsen
Date of birth (1990-04-27) 27 April 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Whangārei, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
School Kamo High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Northland
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2021, 2023– Northland 66 (50)
Correct as of 30 September 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019 Canada A 1 (0)
Correct as of 30 September 2023

Jordan D. Olsen (born 27 April 1990) is a New Zealand born Canadian rugby union player. His position is hooker. He is the captain of the team and has also represented Canada A at international level. [1] He qualifies for Canada through his mother who is Canadian. [2]

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References

  1. "Northland rugby: Taniwha captain Jordan Olsen eyes Southland as pivotal clash". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  2. "Canada look south for ARC reinforcements". americasrugbynews.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.