Tom Pincus

Tom Pincus (born 28 May 1992) is an Australian professional rugby player currently playing for Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. Pincus is a versatile player, generally playing as a wing. However, Pincus can play Fullback and has great kicking ability. Originally from Brisbane, Queensland, Pincus is a Gold Coast native and moved to Sydney, New South Wales to play rugby in 2016.

Tom Pincus
Birth nameThomas Pincus
Date of birth (1992-05-28) 28 May 1992
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Notable relative(s)Joe Pincus (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Rebels
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2016 University of Queensland ()
2016–2017 Eastern Suburbs 10 (114)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2016 Queensland Country 15 (32)
2017–2018 Jersey Reds 28 (72)
2018–2020 Bristol 18 (55)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Rebels 3 (5)

Rugby career

Pincus kicked a backheel conversion during the Darwin 7s tournament in 2015. However, Pincus' team lost in the final 21–14 to ERC Borneo Eagles.[1]

He is a versatile player that has played as a wing, fly-half and fullback.

Jersey Reds

In May 2017, Pincus signed for the Jersey Reds of the English RFU Championship. Pincus, a qualified lawyer, committed to playing professional full-time rugby after playing rugby at Eastern Suburbs and Queensland Country.[2][3]

Bristol Bears

In mid-2018 Pincus, along with fellow Australian and Wallaby great, George Smith, signed for newly-promoted team the Bristol Bears of the Premiership.[4][5][6]

Rebels

In February 2020 Pincus was signed by Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels with immediate effect.[7]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 12 September 2020[8]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2020 Rebels00000000000
2020 AU Rebels3211491000510
Total3211491000510


References
  1. "Video: Tom Pincus kicks incredible backheel conversion at Darwin Sevens". Fox Sports Australia. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. "Jersey Reds: Oli Bryant, Josh Hodson, Tom Pincus and Jason Worrall join". BBC Sport. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  3. "Tom Pincus: Qualified lawyer committed to professional rugby with Jersey Reds". BBC Sport. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  4. Tainton, Tom (9 March 2018). "Lam adds seven standout Championship players to squad". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  5. Carpenter, Will; Evely, John (12 March 2018). "Who are Bristol Rugby's seven new Championship signings?". Bristol Post. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  6. de Menezes, Jack (30 August 2018). "Premiership rugby signings: From Chris Ashton to Danny Cipriani - all the summer ins and outs". The Independent. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  7. "Twitter". mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. "Player Statistics". It's Rugby.
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