Jimmy Gopperth

James 'Jimmy' Gopperth (born 29 June 1983 in New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the RFU Championship. His position is first five-eighth and he played previously for the Hurricanes and Blues in the Super 14 and the Junior All Blacks. Gopperth has also played for Old Boys University in the Wellington premier competition and also played with distinction for New Plymouth Boys' High School at school level prior to moving to Wellington. Gopperth signed for current club, Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2009 on a three-year deal with the Guinness Premiership side, which he joined at the end of 2009.