Jean Roy Deysel (born 5 March 1985 in Virginia, Free State, South Africa) is a former professional rugby union player who most recently played for Ulster in the Pro14.
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| Full name | Jean Roy Deysel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 March 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Virginia, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hentie Cilliers HS, Virginia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deysel signed a two-year contract to join Japanese side Toyota Verblitz at the conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season.[1] On 16 March 2017, it was announced that Deysel had joined Irish Pro12 side Munster on a three-month loan as injury cover for his compatriot Jean Kleyn.[2] On 8 April 2017, Deysel made his debut for Munster when he started against Scottish side Glasgow Warriors in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture. Munster won 10–7, with Deysel being replaced by Peter O'Mahony in the 42nd minute.[3] On 22 April 2017, Deysel made his European debut when he replaced Tommy O'Donnell in Munster's 2016–17 semi-final defeat at the hands of defending champions Saracens in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.[4] On 27 May 2017, Deysel made his final appearance for Munster when he came off the bench against Scarlets in the 2017 Pro12 Grand Final.[5][6] Following the completion of his loan spell at Munster, Deysel was granted an early release from his Sharks contract and signed a two-year deal with another Irish province, this time moving to Ulster.[7][8] Ulster announced on 24 October 2018, Deysel would retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.
References
edit- ^ "Deysel signs in Japan" (Press release). Sharks. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Latest Contract Signings". munsterrugby.ie. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ "Munster Win Cracking Cork Encounter". munsterrugby.ie. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ "Memorable European Run Comes To An End". munsterrugby.ie. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ "Munster Unchanged For Guinness PRO12 Final". munsterrugby.ie. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Aviva Anguish In PRO12 Final". munsterrugby.ie. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ "Ulster's new signing will be very familiar to Munster fans". sportsjoe.ie. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ^ "Deysel injection! Ulster bring in Springbok on two-year deal after loan spell with Munster". the42.ie. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
External links
edit- Sharks Profile
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Jean Deysel". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame
- Munster Profile
- itsrugby.co.uk Profile
- EPCR Profile[permanent dead link]
- Pro14 Profile
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