A formidable ball carrier and pilferer, Saffy has one the highest work rates at the club, with the backrower landing the most tackles of any player in the competition in 2011. Listed on the interchange bench for his debut, Jarrod quickly forced his way into the side, starting 13 of the remaining games, completing the full 80 minutes in nine of them. Jarrod’s success is not only limited to Rugby Union, but also in Rugby League, playing an integral role in the St. George-Illawarra Dragons 2010 NRL Premiership win. Despite enjoying a Rugby League career prior to joining the Rebels, Jarrod’s grounding is in Rugby Union. As an emerging talent he represented the Australian Schoolboys, under 21s and Sevens sides, developing his skills as part of the Sydney University and Waratahs Academy systems. Although Jarrod has worn Australian gold, he grew up in South Africa, first in Durban and later Pretoria before relocating to Australia as a 15 year old.
Career
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Melbourne Rebels Openside Flanker |
2011 - 2013 |
