Isaac Ross
New Zealand
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Full name Isaac Beattie Ross
Born October 27, 1984, Ashburton
Current age 39 years 153 days
Major teams Canterbury, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders, New Zealand Maori, Tasman, New Zealand
Position Lock
Height 6 ft 7 in
Weight 255 lb

Test career
Span Mat Start Sub Pts Tries Conv Pens Drop Won Lost Draw %
All Tests 2009-2009 8 8 0 10 2 0 0 0 4 4 0 50
Bledisloe Cup 2009-2009 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 100
The Rugby Championship 2009-2009 5 5 0 5 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 40

Career statistics
Test debut New Zealand v France at Dunedin, Jun 13, 2009 match details
Last Test New Zealand v South Africa at Hamilton, Sep 12, 2009 match details
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Profile

Isaac Ross followed in the footsteps of his father Jock when he pulled on an All Black jersey for the first time in 2009. In as cover for the injured Ali Williams, Ross impressed with an athletic performance in an otherwise sloppy loss to France in Dunedin.

Despite fears that Ross neglected the grittier aspects of lock play, continuing injury to Williams ensured that he began the Tri-Nations in the All Black second-row. He won his fourth cap against Australia in the opening game of the series, helping his side to a 22-16 win.

At domestic level Ross represents Canterbury, and has played for both the Highlanders and Crusaders at Super 14 level since his debut in 2007. Following the conclusion of the Tri-Nations in 2009 Ross was omitted from the All Blacks' November tour squad, being told to bulk up in order to reclaim his place. He failed to do so following the 2010 Super 14, and returned to the Canterbury ranks as the All Blacks romped away with the Tri-Nations.

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Apr 30, 2011
Chiefs' lock Isaac Ross hits full stride against the Bulls
Chiefs' lock Isaac Ross hits full stride against the Bulls
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Mar 18, 2011
The Chiefs' Isaac Ross is tackled by the Sharks' Steven Sykes
The Chiefs' Isaac Ross is tackled by the Sharks' Steven Sykes
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Nov 5, 2010
Waikato's Romana Graham challenges Isaac Ross for a lineout
Waikato's Romana Graham challenges Isaac Ross for a lineout
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Oct 29, 2010
Canterbury lock Isaac Ross crashes the ball up
Canterbury lock Isaac Ross crashes the ball up
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