Daniël Rudolf van Vuuren (born 31 May 1991) is a Namibian rugby union player for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge.[1] His regular position is hooker.

Niël van Vuuren
Full nameDaniël Rudolf van Vuuren
Date of birth (1991-05-31) 31 May 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
SchoolWindhoek High School
UniversityNorth-West University (Potchefstroom)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Welwitschias
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Welwitschias 35 (15)
Correct as of 22 July 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Namibia 8 (5)
Correct as of 16 November 2018

Rugby career

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Van Vuuren was born in Windhoek. He made his test debut for Namibia in 2017 against Uganda and represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup, Rugby Challenge and Vodacom Cup competitions since 2015.

References

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  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Niel van Vuuren". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
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