Ernst van Rhyn

In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Rhyn , not Rhyn.

Ernst van Rhyn

Born	(1997-09-19) 19 September 1997 (age 28) Bellville, South Africa
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Weight	115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
School	Paarl Gimnasium
University	University of Stellenbosch
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flank Current team Sale Sharks Youth career 2015–2018 Western Province Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018–present Western Province 41 (15) 2019–2023 Stormers 37 (5) 2023– Sale Sharks () Correct as of 23 July 2022 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2015 South Africa Schools 3 (0) 2016–2017 South Africa Under-20 9 (0) Correct as of 25 August 2018

Ernst van Rhyn (born 19 September 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the Sale Sharks in premiership rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. ^[1] He can play as a lock or a flank.

On 16 September 2025, van Rhyn extended his contract with the Sale Sharks until June 2029. ^[2]

On 23 September 2025, van Rhyn was named captain of the Sale Sharks for the 2025/26 Gallagher Prem season. ^[3]

References

1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Ernst van Rhyn". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
2. "Ernst Van Rhyn extends Sharks stay". SaleSharks.com. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
3. "Sharks name Van Rhyn as new skipper". SaleSharks.com. Retrieved 23 September 2025.