Jared Proffit

Jared Proffit, born on 14 September 1993, is an experienced flanker who has featured for the Gallagher Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific. A forward defined by his work rate at the breakdown and a consistent defensive presence, he plays an important role within the Chiefs' structure, contesting for turnover ball and adding physicality among the loose forwards. His campaigns with the franchise have made him a useful and dependable option in the back row, the kind of seasoned forward who understands his role and executes it reliably. Proffit's strengths lie in the close-quarter exchanges, where his experience shows in his decision-making at the ruck and his positioning in defence. He is a willing tackler and an honest carrier who does the hard, often unnoticed work that allows the more expansive players around him to flourish. That dependability, allied to a strong professional attitude, has made him a valued member of the squad and a steadying influence in the forward pack. Reliable in the tight exchanges and consistent in his output, Proffit brings the kind of hard-working, experienced presence that underpins a competitive forward unit week after week.