Tom English (rugby union)

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Tom English
Tom English 2014.jpg
English in 2014
Birth nameTom English
Date of birth (1993-03-08) 8 March 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
School Waverley College, Sydney
University University of Sydney
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Sydney University ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2019 Melbourne Rising 25 (110)
2019– Kurita Water Gush 7 (0)
Correct as of 27 May 2020
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–2020 Rebels 97 (110)
Correct as of 29 September 2020
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2012 Australia sevens

Tom English (born 8 March 1993) is an Australian rugby player, currently playing with the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby. English plays as a centre, however, he can play on the wing.

Contents

Rugby career

Rugby sevens

English is a former Australia Sevens representative. [1] In 2011, he was named at inside centre for Sydney University in the final of the Shute Shield. The side was to be captained by Rebels flanker Tim Davidson. [2]

Rebels

In late 2012 English joined the Melbourne Rebels Extended Playing Squad. [3] He stayed with the Rebels into 2013 [4] and was named on the bench to play the Western Force in Round 1 [5] and ACT Brumbies for Round 2 [6] but didn't play. [7] He made his Super Rugby debut when he replaced inside center Rory Sidey against the Reds in Round 4. [8] Seven weeks later he started on the right wing [3] [9] and played 58 minutes before being replaced by Lachlan Mitchell. [10]

In 2014, English faced competition for a place in the Rebels centers from Mitch Inman and New Zealand import Tamati Ellison. [11]

In May 2014 English was invited to train with the Wallaby squad preparing for series against France.

Super Rugby statistics

As of 12 September 2020 [12]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2013 Rebels 98162550002500
2014 161601,2391000500
2015 1412293420001000
2016 1110176220001000
2017 141401,05030001500
2018 161421,13940002000
2019 1412285650002500
2020 3302400000010
2020 AU 00000000000
Total9789868402200011010

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  2. "2011 Grand Final Teams". Sydney University. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
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