Ross Johnson born 25 November 1989 is a

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player for

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in the Aviva Championship. Before moving to Bristol, he played for

Cardiff Blues Cardiff Rugby ( cy, Rygbi Caerdydd) are one of the four professional Welsh rugby union teams. They compete in the United Rugby Championship and in European Professional Club Rugby competitions. Based in Cardiff, the team play at Cardiff Arms ...

in the Celtic League who snapped him up from Bucs rugby, He then moved back to Ireland to play for the Irish Province of

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, After spending a stint in Ireland he retired from the game. Since leaving Ireland he now plays for a local club in

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. Ross Johnson's position of choice is at

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Johnson perfected his trade under the watchful eye of Riaz Majothi, who is also known for scrummage expertise and his work with Gethin Jenkins. Whilst at

He was working under Matt Oconnor and then Joe Schmidt. Squad profile https://www.cardiffrugby.wales/player-profile/ross-johnston-157

References

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External links

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