Andrew Ellis
Andy Ellis
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| Full name |
Andrew Michael Ellis |
| Date of birth |
21 February 1984 (1984-02-21) (age 28) |
| Place of birth |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Height |
1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight |
89 kg (14 st 0 lb) |
| School |
Burnside High School [1] |
| University |
Lincoln University |
| Rugby union career |
| Playing career |
| Position |
Scrum-half |
| New Zealand No. |
1068 |
| Provincial/State sides |
| Years |
Club / team |
Caps |
(points) |
| 2005– |
Canterbury |
23 |
(5) |
| correct as of 2007-08-14. |
| Super Rugby |
| Years |
Club / team |
Caps |
(points) |
| 2006– |
Crusaders |
40 |
(41) |
| Current local club |
University, Christchurch |
| correct as of 2006-09-18. |
| National team(s) |
| Years |
Club / team |
Caps |
(points) |
| 2006– |
New Zealand |
16 |
(15) |
| correct as of 14 November 2010. |
Andrew "Andy" Ellis (born 21 February 1984 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player who specialises in the position of scrum-half. He currently plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby league and Canterbury in provincial rugby.[2]
Career
In 2005, Ellis was selected for the New Zealand under-21 side.[3] His rookie year in the Super 14 saw him oust All Black Kevin Senio from the Crusaders starting line-up. Ellis was unable to play in the 2006 Super 14 Final after injuring himself in the semi-final against the Bulls.[4] Ellis was unavailable for selection through injury for the 2006 mid-year tests for the All Blacks.[5] He has often been compared to former New Zealand and Canterbury half-back Justin Marshall due to his long blonde hair.
Ellis was named in the All Blacks 2006 End of year tour squad, and made his All Blacks debut against England at Twickenham.[1] Ellis was a surprise selection for the Rugby World Cup 2007, announced 22 July 2007. He was selected ahead of Wellington halfback Piri Weepu.
Personal life
Ellis attended Burnside High School.[6]
He is the eldest of three children to Sue and Greg Ellis. He has 2 siblings, Amanda and Simon.
Ellis married his wife, Emma Bainbridge in 2007, after a seven year relationship.[7] In December 2009 they had a daughter, Scarlett.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Ellis, Andrew |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
21 February 1984 |
| Place of birth |
Christchurch |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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