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Glen Ella

b. 1959

Australian rugby union footballer and coach

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About Glen Ella

Born 1959. Glen Ella is an Australian rugby union player.

Glen Joseph Ella (born 5 June 1959) is a former Australian rugby union player and coach. Ella played as a Fullback for Randwick, Manly and New South Wales. Ella also represented Australia in the 1980s, however, did not play at the first Rugby World Cup in the 1987 Rugby World Cup.

Biography

Born in La Perouse, New South Wales, Ella was one of 12 children. Two of his brothers, Mark (his twin) and Gary, and one of his sisters, Marcia, represented Australia in sports – his brothers in rugby union and his sister in netball. He attended school at Matraville High School.

Playing career

Ella took up playing at Matraville High School, soon representing New South Wales in schoolboy rugby.

He made his test debut for Australia in a 7–12 loss against Scotland at Ballymore Stadium in 1982, starting at fullback. He played his second test for the Wallabies against Italy in 1983 in Rovigo, winning 7–29. Ella played his last two games for Australia in 1985 against Canada and Fiji respectively. Both matches Australia won convincingly. He was a technical adviser to the Brumbies and also coached the Australian Sevens.

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Glen Joseph Ella

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Glen Ella?

Australian rugby union footballer and coach

When was Glen Ella born?

Glen Ella was born on 5 June 1959 in La Perouse.

What is Glen Ella's occupation?

Glen Ella is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Glen Ella?

Glen Ella is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glen Ella

· Wikidata: Q631000

· DBpedia: Glen Ella

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