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A second-rower who played his early rugby at Loughborough RFC, Joe made his Tigers debut against the Barbarians at Welford Road in November 2014.
An unused replacement in the Anglo-Welsh Cup game away to London Irish in November 2014, he made his club debut three days later as a replacement in the Barbarians fixture at Welford Road and then started the Cup win over Sale Sharks.
A former student at De Lisle College and Wyggeston Queen Elizabeth I College, Joe gained senior rugby experience with Leicester Lions at National League level and at Championship side Doncaster in 2015/16 as well as playing in the Premiership ‘A’ League with Tigers.
In May 2018, Connacht Rugby announced the signing of the Irish qualified lock from Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2018/19 season.
As of April 2020, he has made 25 appearances for the Irish Province.
Career
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Leicester Tigers No 4 Lock |
2014 - 2018 |
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Doncaster Knights No 4 Lock |
2016 - 2018 |
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Connacht Rugby No 4 Lock |
2018 - 2020 |
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Dragons RFC No 5 Lock |
2020 - 2022 |
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Agen No 4 Lock |
2022 - 2024 |