Jake Abbott
Jake Abbott | |
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| Born | February 4, 1988 Malvern, England |
| Occupation | Professional rugby union player |
| Years active | 2008–2014 (approximate) |
| Known for | Flanker for Worcester Warriors and Griffins Rugby |
Jake Abbott (born 4 February 1988) is a professional English rugby union athlete who primarily played as a flanker for Worcester Warriors in the English Premiership throughout his career.
Worcester
Hailing from Malvern, Abbott has been associated with Worcester Warriors since he was six years old, advancing through their Academy ranks before establishing himself in the senior squad.
His first appearance for Worcester came in October 2008 during the EDF Energy Cup match against London Irish, and he soon recorded his inaugural senior try in a game against Harlequins.
Following Worcester's drop to the RFU Championship in 2010, Abbott agreed to a one-year contract aimed at aiding the club's promotion back to the Premiership. However, in October 2010, he sustained a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him off the field for approximately six months.
In January 2011, he reaffirmed his commitment to Worcester by signing a two-year contract extension, securing his stay until the conclusion of the 2013 season.
Abbott was sidelined for the majority of the 2014 campaign due to a second anterior cruciate ligament injury affecting his right knee.
Griffins
In 2014, Abbott became one of the pioneering full-time professional rugby players in the United States by entering into a three-year contract with Griffins Rugby based in Dallas, Texas.
International
Abbott was selected for the England Sevens team in December 2009 and made his debut during the Dubai leg of the world sevens series. He opted not to participate in the Commonwealth Games representing England, choosing instead to concentrate on his club responsibilities with Worcester Warriors.