Josh Jacomb

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Josh Jacomb
Date of birth (2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth / Fullback
Current team Chiefs, Taranaki
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Taranaki 13 (76)
2024– Chiefs 4 (11)
Correct as of 17 May 2024

Josh Jacomb (born 23 June 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Chiefs and Taranaki. His preferred position is first five-eighth or fullback. [1]

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Early career

Jacomb is from Auckland, and grew up on the city's North Shore. He attended Sacred Heart College. [2] [3]

Professional career

Jacomb has represented Taranaki in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. [4] He originally wasn't named in the Chiefs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the Chiefs development squad, [5] but was announced in the side for Round 3 of the season against the Reds, making his debut in the same fixture. [6]

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References

  1. "Josh Jacomb". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. "Josh Jacomb's journey from a Crusaders supporting Aucklander to Taranaki playmaker". Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. "'Emerging Player of the Year' misses out on Super Rugby squad selection". Rugby Pass. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. "Just in case you missed the series launch 😉 Here is our full Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2023 @bunningsnpc". @yarrowstaranakibulls. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. "Local talent earns opportunity with Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs (Press release). 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  6. "Sititi, Jacomb set to debut for Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs (Press release). 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.