Willie Wepener

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Willie Wepener
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Full nameFrederik Willem Wepener
Date of birth (1981-04-02) 2 April 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Newcastle, South Africa
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+12 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb)
School Helpmekaar Kollege
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Golden Lions / Lions
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–2004 Golden Lions 8 (0)
2004 Leopards 15 (10)
2005–2006 Griquas 34 (20)
2006–2009 Golden Lions 38 (35)
2006 Cats 2 (0)
2007–2009 Lions 38 (5)
2009–2010 Clermont 27 (15)
2011–2013 Blue Bulls 25 (5)
2012–2013 Bulls 23 (5)
2013–2014 Golden Lions 12 (5)
2014–2014 Lions 8 (5)
2002–2014Total230(105)
Correct as of 3 September 2019

Frederik Willem Wepener (born 2 April 1981) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker for the Lions in Super Rugby and the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup. Wepener has previously represented Clermont Auvergne, Griquas, the Leopards and the Blue Bulls.

In August 2013, he rejoined the Golden Lions for the third time, [1] signing a two-year contract with the Johannesburg-based team. [2]

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References

  1. "Wepener moves to the Lions". Rugby365. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. "Wepener word weer 'n Leeu". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.