Across six United Rugby Championship appearances, Shipp has established himself as a consistent defensive presence at hooker, averaging close to five tackles per match and demonstrating the capacity to reach double figures in a single game. His carrying numbers show steady rather than explosive involvement in the loose, contributing a workmanlike gain every time he takes the ball. The combination of reliable tackle output and steady ball-carrying paints a picture of a hooker who fulfils his core duties dependably across a range of match situations.
Ellis Shipp is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Dragons, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Ellis features for the Dragons across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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