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==Post World Cup==
==Post World Cup==
It was announced on 7 June 2006 that Jack had signed a two-year contract with the newly formed [[Tasman Rugby Union]]. He spent two years with the English Premiership side Saracens joining after the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]],<ref>[http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2077722,00.html Jack moves to Saracens]{{Dead link|date=May 2009}}</ref> joining another New Zealand player, [[Glen Jackson (rugby player)|Glen Jackson]].
It was announced on 7 June 2006 that Jack had signed a two-year contract with the newly formed [[Tasman Rugby Union]]. He spent two years with the English Premiership side Saracens joining after the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]],<ref>[http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2077722,00.html Jack moves to Saracens] {{wayback|url=http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2077722,00.html |date=20070926234133 |df=y }}</ref> joining another New Zealand player, [[Glen Jackson (rugby player)|Glen Jackson]].


===Re-signing with NZRU===
===Re-signing with NZRU===

Revision as of 00:02, 12 January 2016

Chris Jack
Birth nameChristopher Raymond Jack
Date of birth (1978-09-05) 5 September 1978 (age 45)
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height2.02 m (6 ft 7+12 in)
Weight112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
SchoolShirley Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–09
2012
Saracens
Kyuden Voltex
34
9
(10)
(0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–2005
2006–07
2009
2010
Canterbury
Tasman
Western Province
Template:Rut Tasman
40
5
1
12
(-)
(-)
(5)
(15)
Correct as of 15 July 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–07
2010–11
Crusaders
Crusaders
98
12
(35)7t
0
Correct as of 22 August 2013
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–07 New Zealand 67 (25)
Correct as of 25 March 2008

Christopher Raymond Jack (born 5 September 1978) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a lock. He played for Canterbury and the Tasman Makos in the National Provincial Championship and its successor, the Air New Zealand Cup; the Crusaders in Super Rugby; Saracens in the Guinness Premiership; and internationally for the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.

All Blacks debut

His Test debut for the All Blacks was against Argentina on 23 June 2001 in Christchurch. With his size and athleticism, he established himself as a regular in the All Blacks side.

Post World Cup

It was announced on 7 June 2006 that Jack had signed a two-year contract with the newly formed Tasman Rugby Union. He spent two years with the English Premiership side Saracens joining after the 2007 Rugby World Cup,[1] joining another New Zealand player, Glen Jackson.

Re-signing with NZRU

In April 2009 he re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union until 2011.[2] He played with South African side Western Province and then made a return to Super 14 side Crusaders for the 2010 season.[3]

Current life

Retiring in 2015, Jack has taken up a builders apprenticeship. Based in Nelson, Jack has also taken up the position as the Nelson Child Cancer Foundation ambassador. His father is also involved in the building industry.[4]

Achievements

In 2002, Jack was named the New Zealand rugby player of the year.

Other

  • Scored a try 11 minutes after coming on as a replacement against Argentina on his international debut in 2001.
  • Scored a try in New Zealand’s opening match of the RWC 2007 against Italy.
  • Played in six RWC matches, five in 2003 and one in 2007.

References

  1. ^ Jack moves to Saracens Template:Wayback
  2. ^ "NZRU reclaim experienced Jack". PlanetRugby.com. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2009.
  3. ^ "Jack ridicules northern hemisphere rugby". Scrum.com. 4 June 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Where are they now: Chris Jack". m.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 17 December 2015.

External links

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