Dave Dennis (rugby union)

Dave Dennis (born 20 January 1986) is an Australian rugby union player who played professionally for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.[1] His primary position is lock or blindside flanker, but can also play No.8.[2]

Dave Dennis
Dave Dennis in October 2012
Birth nameDavid Andrew Dennis
Date of birth (1986-01-10) 10 January 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthSydney, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb)
SchoolRichmond High School
UniversitySydney University
Notable relative(s)Mark Gerrard (brother in law)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Flanker/Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2015
2016–2020
2021–2022
Rebels
Sydney Stars
Exeter Chiefs
LA Giltinis
5
2
80
30
(0)
(0)
(45)
(10)
Correct as of 5 December 2023
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2016 Waratahs 106 (50)
Correct as of 21 June 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2013
2004
Australia
Australian Schoolboys
18
4
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 24 February 2021

Early life

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He was educated at Richmond High School in Sydney, when he played in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team in 2004.

Waratahs

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Dennis' Waratahs debut was against the Crusaders, in 2007. In March 2013, Dennis became Waratahs captain.[3]

Exeter Chiefs

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In 2016 he joined Exeter Chiefs.[4] He started the final as Exeter Chiefs defeated Wasps to be crowned champions of the 2016–17 English Premiership.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dennis re-signs with Waratahs". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 3 December 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. ^ Pandaram, Jamie (28 May 2012), "Wallabies coach Robbie Deans nurtures new crop of talent in Tests against Wales and Scotland", Daily Telegraph, News
  3. ^ "Waratahs captain announced". Waratahs.com.au. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Dave Dennis: Exeter Chiefs sign Waratahs forward". BBC. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Premiership final: Wasps 20–23 Exeter Chiefs (aet)". BBC. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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