Ernst van Rhyn

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Ernst van Rhyn
Date of birth (1997-09-19) 19 September 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Bellville, South Africa
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+12 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
School Paarl Gimnasium
University University of Stellenbosch
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flank
Current team Stormers / Western Province
Youth career
2015–2018 Western Province
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–present Western Province 41 (15)
2019–present Stormers 37 (5)
Correct as of 23 July 2022
International career
YearsTeamApps(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 Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. [1] He can play as a lock or a flank.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Ernst van Rhyn". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 25 August 2018.