Gurshwin Wehr

Gurshwin Wehr

Full name	Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr
Born	(1998-09-08) 8 September 1998 (age 27) Worcester, South Africa
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)
School	Worcester Gymnasium
Notable relative	Wendal Wehr (brother)
Rugby union career
Position Wing Current team Sale Sharks / Griquas Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2020–2024 Griffons 2024 Sharks 1 (0) 2025– Griquas 2025– Sale Sharks 2 (0) Correct as of 20 December 2025 National sevens team Years Team Comps 2023 South Africa Sevens 1 Correct as of 20 December 2025

Gurshwin Wehr (born 9 September 1998) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sale Sharks and Griquas. His preferred position is wing. ^[1]

Early career

Wehr was born in Worcester and attended Worcester Gymnasium. ^{[2] [3]} He played his club rugby for Young Hamiltons and Worcester Villagers.

Professional career

Wehr first signed professionally with the Griffons and represented the side between 2020 and 2024. ^[4] After some strong performances for the Griffons, he was called up by the Sharks for the opening match of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship against Connacht. ^[5] He then signed for the Griquas ahead of the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division, helping the side win the Currie Cup, ^[6] and winning two awards at the end of the season. ^[7] In December 2025, he signed a short-term deal with the Sale Sharks. ^[8]

Wehr has also represented South Africa at Sevens, taking part in the 2023 Vancouver Sevens. ^[9]

References

1. "Gurshwin Wehr". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
2. "Worcesterites fly the Currie Cup flag high". Worcester Standard. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
3. "Brandwag makes it four in a row". Rugby 365. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
4. "Griffons maintain unbeaten run". Supersport. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
5. "Gurshwin Wehr can give Sharks attack real bite in Connacht URC opener". IOL. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
6. "'There is no asterisk next to this win'". Rugby365. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
7. "Wehr's Sharks move and Zwelendaba's double win headline Griquas awards night". DFA. 16 November 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
8. "Sale sign wing Wehr on short-term deal to February". BBC Sport. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
9. "Injuries force changes to Blitzboks for Vancouver". SA Rugby. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile