Jack Cornelsen

Jack Cornelsen (ジャック コーネルセン, Jakku Kōnerusen; born 13 October 1994) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for Japan Rugby League One club Saitama Wild Knights. Born in Australia, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.^[1] He is the son of former Australian international player Greg Cornelsen.^[2]

Jack Cornelsen

Date of birth	(1994-10-13) 13 October 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
Notable relative(s)	Greg Cornelsen (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Lock, Flanker Current team Saitama Wild Knights Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2015–2016 Queensland Country 9 (762) 2018– Saitama Wild Knights 54 (80) Correct as of 28 August 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Japan 22 (0) 2023 Japan XV 2 (0) Correct as of 28 August 2023

International career

Cornelsen received his first call-up to his adopted country's wider training squad in April 2021, ahead of British and Irish Lions test.^[3] On 24 May, he was named in the 36-man squad for the match against the Sunwolves and tour of Scotland and Ireland.^[4] Cornelsen qualified for Japan on residency in November 2020.^[2]