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Hooker | Academy Jacob Oliver
DoB: 15/03/2005 Height: 177 cm Weight: 95 kg

Jacob joined Newcastle Falcons’ senior academy in the summer of 2023, having been part of the junior academy.

The Barnard Castle Schoolboy captained the Falcons’ Under-18s team, with the England Under-18s international renowned for his ball-carrying and contact work.

A prolific try-scorer for his dual-registration club of Tynedale in 2023-24, Oliver was also capped by England Under-19s that season and went on to form part of the victorious England Under-20s squad in their Junior Six Nations success.

What do you like to listen to pre-match?

Country

What is your favourite cheat meal?

Chicken

What do you like to do away from rugby?

Go fishing

Where is your ideal holiday destination?

America

Who is your rugby hero?

Schalk Brits

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