TALENT

 

Jacob

 

Umaga

 
The kicking game, the step, the pass and the famous name, this kid has it all. The son of Mike and nephew of legendary New Zealand centre Tana, Jacob has made the Benetton number 10 shirt his own and now has his eyes firmly set on England.
 
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Jacob won England honours at Under -18, -19 and -20 level

The utility back represented his country at u20 level in 2016 and 2017 while at the Wasps Academy.

In 2018, Umaga was loaned to New Zealand Provincial side Auckland to boost his game-time opportunities as part of his new academy contract at Wasps. June 2019 saw him become the eighth player to make the step up into Wasps' first-team ahead of the 2019/20 season.

 
 
2023/24 Key Stats
  • 21
  • Games
  • 13
  • Starts
  • 1294
  • Minutes
  • 167
  • Points
QuoteMark

He’s certainly been a different player this season – he’s got our attacking line moving really well, takes it to the line really well, and makes good decisions. His kicking game is excellent too.”

- Dai Young, Wasps
 
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JANUARY 2020, CALLED INTO THE ENGLAND SQUAD FOR THE SIx NATIONS

November 2019 saw him sign a new first-team deal with the club after 13 first-team appearances. Umaga starred for Wasps after signing his first senior deal with the club and in January 2020 he was called into the England squad ahead of the 2020 Six Nations.

 

J. UMAGA NEWS
DONE DEAL: Jacob Umaga signs a contract extension with Benetton Rugby
DONE DEAL: Jacob Umaga signs a contract extension with Benetton Rugby