Rodney Durbach

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Rodney Durbach
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Rodney Durbach (2016)
CountryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Born (1972-04-18) 18 April 1972 (age 52)
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Turned pro1994
Retired2005
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 23 (September 2013)
Title(s)7
Tour final(s)9
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Updated on June 2013.

Rodney Durbach (born 18 April 1972 in Potchefstroom, South Africa) is a professional squash player from South Africa.

Durbach won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, partnering Natalie Grainger. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 23 in 2002.

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