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Dave Dennis (rugby union)

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Dave Dennis
Dave Dennis in October 2012
Birth nameDavid Andrew Dennis
Date of birth (1986-01-10) 10 January 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthSydney, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb)
SchoolRichmond High School
UniversitySydney University
Notable relative(s)Mark Gerrard (brother in law)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Flanker/Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2015
2016–2020
2021–2022
Rebels
Sydney Stars
Exeter Chiefs
LA Giltinis
5
2
80
30
(0)
(0)
(45)
(10)
Correct as of 5 December 2023
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2016 Waratahs 106 (50)
Correct as of 21 June 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2013
2004
Australia
Australian Schoolboys
18
4
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 24 February 2021

Dave Dennis (born 20 January 1986) is a retired Australian rugby union player who played professionally for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.[1] His primary position is lock or blindside flanker, but can also play No.8.[2]

Early life

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He was educated at Richmond High School in Sydney, when he played in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team in 2004.

Waratahs

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Dennis' Waratahs debut was against the Crusaders, in 2007. In March 2013, Dennis became Waratahs captain.[3]

Exeter Chiefs

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In 2016 he joined Exeter Chiefs.[4] He started the final as Exeter Chiefs defeated Wasps to be crowned champions of the 2016–17 English Premiership.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dennis re-signs with Waratahs". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 3 December 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. ^ Pandaram, Jamie (28 May 2012), "Wallabies coach Robbie Deans nurtures new crop of talent in Tests against Wales and Scotland", Daily Telegraph, News
  3. ^ "Waratahs captain announced". Waratahs.com.au. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Dave Dennis: Exeter Chiefs sign Waratahs forward". BBC. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Premiership final: Wasps 20–23 Exeter Chiefs (aet)". BBC. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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