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Ben Toolis

b. 1992

Scottish rugby union player

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About Ben Toolis

Born 1992. Ben Toolis is an Australian rugby union player.

Ben Toolis (born 31 March 1992) is a former Scottish rugby union player who most recently played for Kintetsu Liners in the Japan Rugby League One. Toolis represented Scotland at an international level.

Early life Born in Brisbane, Australia, he played for Australia Youth (U18) and Junior (U20) in volleyball games and had a background of rugby. Ben was in the Australian National Rugby Academy squad and played in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup with his twin brother Alex. Subsequently, he was able to make it to the Premier Grade semi-finals in 2012 and 2013, a privilege he shared with Alex.

Professional rugby career In 2013 Ben and Alex signed for Edinburgh Rugby, joining the club's Elite Development Player Programme. Coach Stevie Scott stated: "They're both very athletic and mobile, which are important attributes in the modern game."

Ben's first try for Edinburgh came during the European Challenge Cup semi-final thrashing of Newport Gwent Dragons in April 2015. After a good run of form for his club Toolis was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2015 Six Nations Championship, going on to make his international debut against Italy. He has subsequently played in two victories for Scotland over the country of his birth.

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Marist College Ashgrove

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Who is Ben Toolis?

Scottish rugby union player

When was Ben Toolis born?

Ben Toolis was born on 31 March 1992 in Brisbane.

What is Ben Toolis's occupation?

Ben Toolis is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Ben Toolis?

Ben Toolis is Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Ben Toolis

· Wikidata: Q16212692

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