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How good was Mark Ella?
Ella was a one-off, a genius. Few players down the years could match his sublime handling skills but it was his attacking mindset that set him apart. Michael Lynagh adopted much of Ella’s teachings for his own game, including the ‘catch, pass and support’ principle that underpins classic running rugby.
Is Mark Ella Aboriginal?
Australian Rugby Union Captain Born into a large Indigenous family in La Perouse, Sydney, Ella debuted for Australia during the 1980 Bledisloe Cup series against New Zealand. In 1982 he became the first Indigenous Australian to captain the Wallabies. Ella was named a Member of the Order of Australia in January 1984.
How many Ella brothers are there?
three Ella brothers
The Australian Schools side of 1977-78 has gone down in legend, mainly for the way the three Ella brothers – Gary, Glen and Mark who played together in the Matraville School XV in Sydney – combined with extraordinary telepathic understanding behind the scrum.
When did Mark Ella retire?
1984
After retiring in 1984, in 1988 Ella was appointed Chairman of the Aboriginal Cricket Association taking on the role of Manager during a seven week tour of England to commemorate the first tour of any Australian sporting side overseas, an Aboriginal cricket team.
How many tests did the Ella brothers play?
“I think this side is going to make it.” They leave for Britain on October 4, play 24 matches, including internationals against Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.
Who are the Ella brothers?
Glen Ella
Gary Ella
Mark Ella/Brothers
The Ella’s were at the core of Australia’s rugby success during the early 1980s: Mark as the silky flyhalf, Gary the graceful centre and Glen the dynamic fullback. Born in Sydney and educated at Matraville High School, the brothers was members of the undefeated 1977/78 ‘Invincibles’ Australian Schools side.
How many combined tests did the Ella brothers play?
Wallaby #616, #621, #625 The Ella Brothers Gary played 6 Tests (fullback) Glen played 4 Tests (centre) Mark played 25 Tests (flyhalf) with 10 of those as Captain. There is hardly a more famous sporting family in Australia. The boys’ sister Marcia was also an Australian representative netballer.
Who are the Burgess brothers?
George Burgess
Tom BurgessLuke Burgess
Sam Burgess/Brothers
Burgess, also known by the nickname of “Slammin’ Sam”, is one of four rugby league-playing brothers; younger brothers Tom and George are teammates at the Rabbitohs, while older brother Luke retired after playing in England and Australia.
Who has played the most rugby league tests for Australia?
Australia national rugby league team
| Team information | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Boyd Cordner |
| Most caps | Darren Lockyer (59) |
| Top try-scorer | Darren Lockyer (35) |
| Top point-scorer | Johnathan Thurston (382) |
What happened to Sam Burges?
On 30 October 2019, Burgess announced his retirement from all competitions with immediate effect, due to a career ending shoulder injury. Burgess currently works as an assistant coach for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
How old is Mark Ella?
Mark Gordon Ella, AM (born 5 June 1959) is a former Australian rugby union player. Ella played at flyhalf/five-eighth and was capped by the Wallabies 25 times, captaining Australia on 10 occasions.
How many times did Mark Ella captain Australia?
Mark Ella. Mark Gordon Ella, AM (born 5 June 1959) is a former Australian rugby union player. Ella played at flyhalf/five-eighth and was capped by the Wallabies 25 times, captaining Australia on 10 occasions. Ella made his debut tour with the Wallabies on the 1979 Australia rugby union tour of Argentina.
How many times did Mark Ella play for the Wallabies?
Mark Ella played 25 times for the Wallabies, including 10 as captain. He reflects on his career alongside brothers Gary and Glen with the Australian Schoolboys and beyond in this extract from the Talking With TK podcast. The 1977 Australian Schoolboys side that went invincible through 16 games had 10 full Wallabies and Wally Lewis.
Who is Emile Ella?
Ella played at Milan in Italy with kindred spirit Campese before embarking on a coaching and media career. Follow Rugby World on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.