Etienne Oosthuizen (rugby union, born 1992)

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Etienne Oosthuizen
Date of birth (1992-12-22) 22 December 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Rustenburg, South Africa
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
School Bergsig Academy
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Lyon
Youth career
2008–2010 Leopards
2011–2012 Golden Lions
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012 Golden Lions XV 3 (5)
2012 Golden Lions 3 (0)
2012 Lions 3 (0)
2013 Brumbies 3 (0)
2014–2017 Sharks 53 (5)
2014–2016 Sharks (Currie Cup) 29 (15)
2015–2017 Sharks XV 3 (5)
2017–2020 Lyon 69 (20)
2023– Lions 6 (0)
Correct as of 16 April 2024

Etienne Oosthuizen (born 22 December 1992) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is either lock or flanker. He represents Lyon in the French Top 14.

In September 2012, he signed a contract to join the Brumbies on a two-year deal. [1] However, he was released from his contract after just one year [2] and returned to South Africa to join the Sharks [3] on a two-year contract. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Cronjé, Hendrik (13 September 2012). "Jake lok jong Leeus-slot na Brumbies" (in Afrikaans). Beeld. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Oosthuizen released by UC Brumbies" (Press release). Brumbies. 18 October 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Conrad, Lionel gou Brumbies". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Jake gee Haaie vroeë Kersgeskenk toe hy met Etienne kontrak sluit". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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