Mark Ella
Mark Ella ( born June 5, 1959 in Sydney ) is an Australian former rugby union player who played at the position of the connector. Despite his short career, he is regarded as one of the best Australian player of all time. He was the first Aborigine, who was appointed as captain of the Australian national team in the sport. His two brothers Gary and Glen also played rugby and were also part of the " Wallabies ", the Australian team.
Ella was on 21 June 1980 as a 21 -year-old made his debut for Australia against New Zealand and netted his first points by a so-called drop -goal. Also in the following games to Bledisloe Cup he sat by its fast, attacking play for accents. In 1982, he was first appointed captain and formed together with David Campese a dangerous duo. In his last year as a pro, he handed over the captaincy to Andrew Slack. Australia toured the UK in order to discharge there against all British national teams friendlies. He succeeded in doing in every game a try, so he led the Wallabies to four commanding victories.
Following this successful tour Ella end of his career with only 25 years was surprisingly known. He suggested the following also lucrative offers from rugby league clubs. For his services to sport him the Order of Australia Medal - awarded.