Jack Cornelsen

Jack Cornelsen (ジャック・コーネルセン, Jakku kōnerusen, born 13 Oct 1994) is an Australian-born Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker.[1] He currently plays for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.

Jack Cornelsen
Full nameJack Cornelsen
Date of birth (1994-10-13) 13 October 1994
Place of birthAustralia
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 240 lb)
Notable relative(s)Greg Cornelsen (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Panasonic Wild Knights
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Queensland Country 9 (11)
2018–present Panasonic Wild Knights 23 (45)
Correct as of 24 May 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–present Japan 9 (0)
Correct as of 26 Nov 2022

International

Cornelsen received his first call-up to his adopted country's wider training squad in April 2021, ahead of British and Irish Lions test.[2] On 24 May, he was named in the 36-man squad for the match against the Sunwolves and tour of Scotland and Ireland.[3] Cornelsen qualified for Japan on residency in November 2020.[4]

References

  1. "Jack Cornelsen". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. "Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test". RugbyPass. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. "Brave Blossoms Squad Announced Ahead of European Tour". Japan Rugby Union. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. "Jack Cornelsen: Turning Japanese". Rugby.com.au. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.


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