Barry Geel

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Barry Geel
Full nameAlbertus Daniël Geel
Date of birth (1982-04-30) 30 April 1982 (age 40)
Place of birth Springs, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb; 203 lb)
SchoolFH Odendaal High School
University Intec College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–2006 Leopards 91 (105)
2007–2011 Griquas 80 (130)
2010–present Cheetahs 8 (0)
2012–present Free State Cheetahs 10 (15)
Correct as of 29 July 2013

Barry Geel (born 30 April 1982) is a South African rugby union footballer. He regularly plays as a centre.

Career

Geel started out his career with the Leopards in 2002 and had four years in Potchefstroom before switching to the Griquas in 2007. He spent another four years with the Peacock Blues, making 76 appearances and scoring 23 tries. He earned his first call up to Super Rugby with the Cheetahs in 2010 and eventually switched provinces to the Free State Cheetahs in 2012. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Barry Geel". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. "Barry Geel itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2013.