Jackson Willison
Birth nameJackson Dan Kingi Willison
Birth date5 September 1988 (age 37)
Birth placeHamilton, New Zealand
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Years 12014–2016
Years 22016–2018
Years 32018–2020
Years 42020
Clubs 1Grenoble
Clubs 2Worcester Warriors
Clubs 3Bath
Clubs 4Soyaux Angoulême
Apps 133
Apps 245
Apps 324
Apps 44
Points 110
Points 225
Points 35
Points 40
Ru currentclubSoyaux Angoulême XV Charente
Superyears 12009–12
Superyears 22013–14
Superapps 139
Superapps 221
Superpoints 130
Superpoints 215
Province 1Waikato
Provinceyears 12007–14
Provinceapps 160
Provincepoints 165
Repyears 12008
Repyears 22010–
Repteam 1New Zealand under-20
Repteam 2Māori All Blacks
Repcaps 15
Repcaps 27
Reppoints 110
Reppoints 25
RelativesTenika Willison (cousin)
Xavier Willison (cousin)
Te Maire Martin (cousin)
Taine Tuaupiki (cousin)
SchoolOtorohanga College
Hamilton Boys' High School

Jackson Dan Kingi Willison (born 5 September 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player. His regular playing position is as a centre.

Willison played for the in Super Rugby from 2009 to 2012, and was part of the title winning Chiefs in 2012. He has also played for the in Super Rugby and Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup.

In 2012, he was selected for the Māori All Blacks end of year tour.[1]

For 2013, Willison was initially included in the Chiefs, before being delisted[2] by coach Dave Rennie while he sought to contract Counties-Manukau midfielder Bundee Aki.[citation needed] Blues coach John Kirwan acted quickly to sign Willison and move him to Auckland.[3]

At the start of 2014, it was announced that he would leave the after the 2014 Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 side Grenoble on a two-year contract.[4][5] On 8 January 2016, Willison joined Aviva Premiership team Worcester Warriors for the 2015–16 season.[6] On 15 January 2018, Willison signs for local rivals Bath ahead of the 2018–19 season.[7]

At conclusion of his contract with Bath he moved to French Pro D2 club Soyaux Angoulême.

References

  1. ^ "Super Rugby Profile: Blues – Jackson Willison". Blues. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  2. ^ Long, David (29 September 2012). "Kirwan quick to take Baden Kerr from Steelers". Rugby Heaven. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  3. ^ Long, David (28 October 2012). "Friction over Super Rugby backdoor deals". Rugby Heaven. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Grenoble snap up Willison". Planet Rugby. 17 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Jackson Willison rejoint le FCG" (in French). FC Grenoble Rugby. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Grenoble centre Jackson Willison". BBC Sport. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Jackson Willison: Bath sign Worcester Warriors centre from next season". BBC Sport. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.