Openside flanker Jacob joined the Cherry and Whites as one of the hottest properties out of the Championship after captaining Leeds Carnegie to the play off semi-final in 2013-14.
Named as the youngest ever Leeds’ captain in 2012, Jacob displayed fine leadership skills and his quality in the back row is a great addition to the current crop in the squad.
As well as studying Chemistry at the University of Leeds, Jacob is a former England Under 18 and Under 20 international who captained the Under 20s during their Junior World Championship campaign in 2009-10, a team which contained current Gloucester Rugby stars Jonny May and Shaun Knight.
Jacob's first season at the Cherry and Whites saw him make 11 appearances, scoring a try against Ospreys in the LV= Cup, while 2015-16 saw him make 22 appearances as well as captaining the side on occasion.
Career
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Leeds Tykes No 5 Lock |
2008 - 2013 |
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Gloucester Rugby No 5 Lock |
2014 - 2018 |
