Jarrod Saffy

Blindside Flanker

Profile
Height:	189cm
Weight:	107kg
Date Of Birth:	24/10/1984
Place of Birth:	Benoni, South Africa

Stats
Super Rugby Caps:	24
Super Rugby Points:	15 (3t)
Super Rugby Debut:	2011, Rd. 1 v Waratahs

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Unfortunately for Jarrod an injury ruined his 2012 campaign, which saw him featuring in only seven games for the RaboDirect Rebels. However his form during this past off-season would suggest that he will once again be a wrecking ball in Super Rugby.

A formidable ball carrier and pilferer, Saffy has one the highest work rates at the club, with the backrower landing the most tackles of any player in the competition in 2011.

Listed on the interchange bench for his debut, Jarrod quickly forced his way into the side, starting 13 of the remaining games, completing the full 80 minutes in nine of them.

Jarrod’s success is not only limited to Rugby Union, but also in Rugby League, playing an integral role in the St. George-Illawarra Dragons 2010 NRL Premiership win.

Despite enjoying a Rugby League career prior to joining the Rebels, Jarrod’s grounding is in Rugby Union. As an emerging talent he represented the Australian Schoolboys, under 21s and Sevens sides, developing his skills as part of the Sydney University and Waratahs Academy systems.

Although Jarrod has worn Australian gold, he grew up in South Africa, first in Durban and later Pretoria before relocating to Australia as a 15 year old.

Away from Rugby Union, Jarrod is currently studying a Degree in Business Management while also actively working one day a week for Leyland Asset Management as part of the club’s Five Star Engagement Program, a field he wishes to continue post his Rugby Union career.