Drew van Coller

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Drew van Coller
Date of birth (1987-02-09) 9 February 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight116 kg (18 st 4 lb; 256 lb)
School Hoërskool Waterkloof
University University of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Youth career
2006–2008 Free State Cheetahs
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009 UFS Shimlas 7 (5)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007–2008 Free State Cheetahs 8 (0)
2009 Griquas 2 (0)
2012–2015 Pumas 33 (10)
Correct as of 31 May 2015
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006 South Africa Under-19

Drew van Coller (born 9 February 1987) is a South African rugby union player who most recently played for the Pumas in the Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup competitions. [1] [2]

Van Coller regularly plays as a prop and has previously represented the Free State Cheetahs, Shimlas and Griquas.

He was a member of the Pumas side that won the Vodacom Cup for the first time in 2015, beating Western Province 24–7 in the final. [3] Van Coller made five appearances during the season.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Drew van Coller". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  2. "Drew van Coller itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  3. "Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review". South African Rugby Union. 31 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.