David Brits

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David Brits
Full nameDavid Benjamin Brits
Date of birth (1997-04-27) 27 April 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Uitenhage, South Africa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [1]
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
SchoolSelborne College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2019 Western Province 7 (15)
2021– Free State Cheetahs 19 (35)
2021– Cheetahs ()
Correct as of 10 July 2022

David Brits (born 27 April 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the Free State Cheetahs. [2] His regular position is centre.

Brits was named in the Free State Cheetahs squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division. [3] He made his debut for the in Round 2 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Griquas. [4]

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References

  1. "David Brits". itsrugby. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  2. "David Brits". Cheetahs. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  3. "Free State Cheetahs squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  4. "Griquas make easy work of youthful Cheetahs". SA Rugby Magazine. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.