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Luke Jacobson

PLAYER PROFILE

Luke Jacobson

Loose Forward

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
27
WEIGHT
107KG
HEIGHT
191CM
GAMES
23
POINTS
25
TRIES
5
CONV
0
PEN
0
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BIOGRAPHY

LUKE JACOBSON has been on the national radar for several years as one of a trio of loose forward brothers making their mark in rugby. Jacobson first played alongside his older brother Mitch in the Cambridge High School First XV with both players then making Waikato and the Chiefs, with the oldest brother Kane playing for North Harbour.

A driven and hard-working leader, Luke made the New Zealand Schools team in 2014 and in 2016 captained Waikato in the Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under-19s Tournament, was named Player of the Tournament, and also made the New Zealand Under 20 team. The following year he captained the Under 20s to victory in Georgia and made his Waikato debut.

He made his Super Rugby debut in 2018, playing primarily at blindside flanker, and played 13 matches in his first Super season. He went onto captain Waikato in the 2018 provincial competition.

A punishing defender and strong ball carrier, Jacobson made his Test debut against Argentina in Buenos Aires in 2019. Injury meant he didn't appear for the All Blacks in 2020 but was back in black for the 2021 Steinlager Series. 

Luke Jacobson news

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From Learning to Instinct: All Blacks ready for second Test against England
Settling into a new regime and with a game under their belts, the All Blacks want to improve their effort in the second Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Test against England in Auckland on Saturday.
Jacobson relishing time in black jersey
Back in All Blacks action after nearly two years, loose forward Luke Jacobson is looking forward to the prospect of game time against Australia in their Bledisloe Cup game in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon.
Jacobson looking to take opportunity with both hands
All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has known his share of disappointments through the early stages of his career, but Sunday's phone call from coach Ian Foster asking him to rejoin the side was a welcome boost.
Nominations announced for World Rugby Awards 2021
Seven New Zealand Rugby (NZR) players and coaches have been nominated for World Rugby Awards in 2021.
Jacobson ready to face South Africa for the first time
All Blacks No8 Luke Jacobson is familiar with the frustrations of injury during the early stages of his career but is keen to make a quick catch-up after missing last weekend's Springbok Fortinet Rugby Championship Test due to illness.
Jacobson talks through ‘THAT’ pass
Having the best seat in the house to witness five-eighths Beauden Barrett's extraordinary try-assist was a highlight for All Blacks No.8 Luke Jacobson in Sunday's 39-0 win over Argentina on the Gold Coast.
All Blacks take maximum points on the Gold Coast
Absolute dominance, despite tough Argentine defence, saw the All Blacks retain their lead in the Fortinet Rugby Championship with a 39-0 bonus point win on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
All Blacks Podcast with Dane Coles, Sevu Reece and Luke Jacobson
It’s laughs aplenty as Dane Coles, Sevu Reece and Luke Jacobson take over the All Blacks Podcast for a very special episode.

Jacobson looking forward to breakdown battle
Rising No8 Luke Jacobson is relishing the chance to work with fellow loose forwards Ardie Savea and Akira Ioane as the All Blacks look to up their efforts at the breakdown in the second Steinlager Series Test against Fiji in Hamilton on Saturday.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Tonga (Mt Smart Stadium)
After a disrupted Test programme in 2020, the All Blacks kick off a bumper 2021 Test schedule with a clash against pacific neighbours Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night.
Jacobson looking to make most of opportunity
All Blacks history is full of players who have taken a second chance whether because of injury or being dropped, and loose forward Luke Jacobson is the latest looking to make the most of his opportunity.

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All Blacks look forward to 100th Test v South Africa
Patrick Tuipulotu, Nepo Laulala, Karl Tu'inukuafe and Luke Jacobson look…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Argentina (Gold Coast)
Catch up on all of the best moments from the All Blacks Fortinet Rugby…
All Blacks look forward to facing the Pumas
The All Blacks take on Argentina in back-to-back Tests on September 12 (Gold…
Will Jordan & Luke Jacobson Press Conference (Hamilton)
Will Jordan and Luke Jacobson talk to the media ahead of Saturday's Test…