Leighton van Wyk

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Leighton van Wyk
Full nameLeighton-Ray Marcelino van Wyk
Date of birth (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 (age 27)
Place of birth George, South Africa
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
School South African College Schools, Cape Town
University University of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Falcons
Youth career
2013–2015 Blue Bulls
2015 Eastern Province Kings
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2017 Pumas 10 (14)
2018–present Falcons 20 (0)
Correct as of 25 August 2019

Leighton-Ray Marcelino van Wyk (born 5 May 1994) is a South African rugby union player for the Falcons in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. [1] His regular position is centre.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Leighton van Wyk". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 August 2018.