Gerswin Mouton (born 16 December 1999) is a Namibian rugby union player who plays on the wing for Israeli RE Super Cup side Tel Aviv Heat.[1]
| Full name | Gerswin Mouton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 December 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rehoboth, Namibia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Witwatersrand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Deon Mouton (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editYouth
editHe began playing rugby at Origo Primary School before being offered a scholarship to Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool. He joined the Blue Bulls in 2018,[2] helping the under-19 side to a runners up finish in the 2018 Under-19 Provincial Championship.[3] He featured for the under-21 side 12 times scoring 5 tries in their victorious 2019 Under-21 Provincial Championship season.[4]
Senior
editHe joined Varsity Rugby side FNB Wits in 2020,[5] before leaving to join Israeli Rugby Europe Super Cup side Tel Aviv Heat in 2023.[6] Making 4 appearances for the side including starting on the wing in the 2023 Rugby Europe Super Cup final, Tel Aviv Heat losing 27–17.[7][8]
International career
editMouton played for Namibia under-16 and under-18 before playing for Namibia under-20 in the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy,[2] Namibia finishing the tournament in 4th place behind Portugal.[9]
He played in Namibia's successful 2022 Africa Cup campaign before being named in the squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.[10] Mouton starting in all of Namibia's matches, scoring twice.[11][12]
Honours
editBlue Bulls
edit- Under-19 Provincial Championship: 2018 (champions)
- Under-21 Provincial Championship: 2019 (champions)
Namibia
edit- Rugby Africa Cup: 2022 (champions)
Tel Aviv Heat
edit- Rugby Europe Super Cup: 2023 (runners up)
References
edit- ^ "Gerswin Mouton (Namibia) | Rugby World Cup 2023". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ a b Matthews, Boet (2023-08-29). "Rehoboth spog met drie rugbyuitblinkers". Windhoek Express. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "SA Rugby - Official Home of the Springboks". 2018-08-04. Archived from the original on 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Bulls crowned U21 champions". SA Rugby magazine. 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Wits snatch controversial derby win". SA Rugby magazine. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "THE TEAM". TelAvivHeat.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Gerswin MOUTON - Player statistics - It's rugby". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Final : Black Lion v Tel Aviv Heat". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Gerswin Mouton". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Schutz, Helge (2022-10-13). "Strong rugby squad selected". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Gerswin MOUTON profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Watch Namibian wingers display incredible speed against Uruguay". www.rugbydump.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.