Johan Wessels

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Johan Wessels
Full namePetrus Johannes Wessels
Date of birth (1988-11-29) 29 November 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth Vereeniging, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
School Die Afrikaanse Hoërskool Kroonstad
University University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Rugby union career
Position(s) Openside Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2012 Free State Cheetahs 41 (20)
2010Griffons 8 (0)
2011 Cheetahs 4 (0)
2012–2014 La Rochelle 38 (5)
2014 Leopards 3 (0)
2015 Free State Cheetahs 3 (0)
2015 Griquas 3 (0)
Correct as of 12 October 2015

Petrus Johannes Wessels (born 29 November 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is openside flanker. He most recently represented Griquas, having previously played for the Leopards and the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions, as well as making four appearances for the Cheetahs in Super Rugby. He also played in the French Rugby Pro D2 for two seasons for La Rochelle.


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