Simon Ross (rugby union)
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Simon Ross (born 4 March 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.
A prop, Ross was an Australian under-19s and 21s representative player.[1]
Ross played for the Brothers club in Brisbane and was signed by the ACT Brumbies in 1999.[2] He made two appearances for the Brumbies during the 2000 Super 12 season, before a back injury suffered while practising a scrum forced him into retirement at the age of 23, having been advised he faced possible paralysis if he continued playing.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Rugby: Waikato: no rush to sign Brumby". NZ Herald. 18 July 2000.
- ^ "ACT Sign Ross". The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 September 1999.
- ^ "Cruel injury robs Ross of a promising career". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 January 2001.