Petrus van der Walt Vermeulen (born 11 November 1988) is a former South African rugby union footballer. He played as a lock for the Cheetahs in Super Rugby and the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup between 2009 and 2014, making 85 first class appearances.[1][2]
| Full name | Petrus van der Walt Vermeulen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 November 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Free State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He retired during 2014, aged just 25, due to persistent injuries and to concentrate on his career as a doctor.[3]
References
edit- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Waltie Vermeulen". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Waltie Vermeulen itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "Waltie speel nou dokter" (in Afrikaans). Volksblad. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
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