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Gareth Ellis: Former Leeds Rhinos ace celebrates birth of son
Former Leeds Rhino Gareth Ellis is celebrating the birth of his "Aussie" son.
The 28-year-old from Castleford, who now plays for Wests Tigers in the Australian NRL, is the proud father of Isaac William Ellis born to his partner Rachael at Sydney's RPA Hospital.
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He weighed 7.5lb at birth on January 31, and gained instant Australian citizenship.
England International Ellis said: "Mum and baby are good. The birth went really well.
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"It feels different. One minute there are just two of you, now there is three. Thankfully, he looks like his mother."
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On his son's crying, he added: "He's whining like an Aussie right now."
Ellis took a three year deal with the Tigers starting in 2009.
The second row joined the Rhinos from the Wakefield Wildcats in 2005, making his debut in the World Club Challenge win over Canterbury Bulldogs.
Ellis made more than 100 appearances with the Wildcats, and became the club's first player to represent Great Britain for 12 years in 2003.
He was named Wests Tigers Player of the Year 2009.
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