| Name |
John Roe |
| Position |
No.8/Flanker |
| Height |
188 cm |
| Weight |
105 kg |
| Date of Birth |
10/4/1977 |
| Club |
Wests (Brisbane) |
| Super 14 Team |
Queensland Reds 2001- |
| State Caps |
68 |
| Super 12/14 Points |
40 [8 tries] |
| Super 12/14 Caps |
51 |
| Tests |
2003 - N* (rep) [1t] 2004 - E (rep), SA1 (rep), NZ2(rep), SA2 (rep) 2004 S3, Fr 2005 - Sam (rep), It (rep), Fr (rep), SA1 (rep), SA3, NZ1, SA4 (rep), NZ2 (rep), Fr (rep), Ire, E, W |
| Test Points |
10 [2 tries] |
| Test Caps |
19 |
| Test Debut |
2003 v Namibia |
| Honours |
Australian Universities 2000, Australian Sevens 2000, Australia A 2002, Australian Wallabies 2003- |
| Senior Tours |
2003 - RWC (Aus). 2004 - UK & France. 2005 - UK & France. |
John Roe started the 2005 Tour playing in eight of the first nine Tests, including starting at Number 8 in the first match of the Tri Nations against South Africa in Pretoria. Used as a replacement for the opening four Tests of the year, Roe got his chance in the starting lineup through injury to David Lyons.
After starting the 2004 Test season as the 23rd man, Roe forced his way into the Wallaby 22 through hard work and consistent performances at training. He came on as a replacement in four of the eight Tests and finished the winter season strongly, particularly against South Africa in Durban, earning himself a starting spot against Scotland in Edinburgh and France in Paris.
A nerve injury that flared up in the French game ruled Roe out for the remainder of the Spring Tour and while it resurfaced during the early stages of the 2005 Super 12, he finished the season strongly and showing his leadership qualities, taking over as captain of the Queensland Reds.
Hardworking, determined and always looking to improve, Roe maximises every opportunity to progress at the international level, whether in the gym, at training or during a match. Included in the Rugby World Cup squad to cover for the injured Toutai Kefu, Roe used the tournament to improve on a number of areas of his game and gain initial international experience.
Away from Rugby he is completing a medical degree, while his wife Kate is already a doctor in their hometown of Brisbane. The couple celebrated the birth of their first child, Alexander in July.
