Gerrit-Jan van Velze (born 21 February 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays for Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership. He is a versatile forward and can play as a lock, flanker or number 8.[1][2]
| Birth name | Gerrit-Jan van Velze | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 February 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Secunda, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Afrikaans Boys High | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Pretoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for the Bulls in Super Rugby, making his franchise debut during the 2010 Super 14 season against the Crusaders.[3] He also made 65 appearances for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions.
He joined Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2014-15 English Premiership season.[4]
He has signed for Bath Rugby ahead of the 2022-23 English Premiership season.
References
edit- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Gerrit-Jan van Velze". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "It's Rugby profile : Gerrit-Jan van Velze". It's Rugby. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Vodacom Bulls 39–24 Crusaders". South African Rugby Union. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Gerrit-Jan Van Velze from Northampton". BBC. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
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