Dewald Potgieter

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Dewald Potgieter
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Date of birth (1987-02-22) 22 February 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
SchoolHTS Daniel Pienaar, Uitenhage, South Africa
Occupation(s)Professional rugby union footballer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–2016
2016–present
Yamaha Júbilo
Worcester Warriors
12 (5)
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007–2013 Blue Bulls 65 (50)
Correct as of 21 October 2012
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2014 Bulls 70 (20)
Correct as of 5 June 2014
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2010 South Africa 6 (5)

Dewald Potgieter (born 22 February 1987 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Potgieter plays loose forward for Worcester Warriors, having previously played for Super Rugby franchise the Bulls and Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo. Potgieter has won 2 Super Rugby titles and a Currie Cup.

Contents

Potgieter has retired from rugby after a knee injury. [1]

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References

  1. Berkeley, Geoff. "Dewald Potgieter to retire from professional rugby". worcesternews.co.uk. Worcester News. Retrieved 8 December 2023.