Callie-Theron Visagie (born 9 July 1988) is a retired South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was hooker. He most recently represented the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in Currie Cup. He was included in the Springbok squad for the 2014 Incoming tour. He previously played for the Golden Lions, Western Province and captained Maties in the Varsity Cup.

Callie Visagie
Full nameCallie-Theron Visagie
Date of birth (1988-07-09) 9 July 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthPaarl, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb)
SchoolPaarl Boys' High School
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Youth career
2004–2009 Western Province
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011 Western Province 9 (0)
2012 Lions 16 (0)
2012 Golden Lions 10 (0)
2012 Golden Lions XV 1 (0)
2013–2015 Bulls 56 (10)
2013–2016 Blue Bulls 15 (10)
Correct as of 18 July 2016

After initially joining the Bulls on loan from the Lions for the 2013 Super Rugby season, he joined on a long-term deal, signing until October 2016.[1]

Callie obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree with Honours at Stellenbosch University, and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants while simultaneously pursuing his professional rugby career. Following his career-ending injury in 2016, he moved to London and began working at Goldman Sachs.

References

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  1. ^ "Bulls confirm Kings 'clean out'". Rugby365. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
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