Danie Coetzee

Danie Coetzee (born 2 September 1977 in Harrismith, South Africa)[2] is a South African rugby union footballer. His usual position is at hooker, and he has played for the Springboks. He played for the Bulls in the international Super 12 competition as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup, and played for London Irish for five seasons between 2005 and 2010, retiring in 2010.[3][4]

For the South African politician, see Danie Coetzee (politician).

Danie Coetzee
Birth nameDanie Coetzee
Date of birth (1977-09-02) 2 September 1977
Place of birthHarrismith, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb) [1]
SchoolHarrismith High School
UniversityUniversity of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team London Irish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– London Irish ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000
2001–2002		 Free State Cheetahs
Blue Bulls		 5
35		 (0)
(30)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2004 Bulls 32 (0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2006 South Africa 15 (5)

Coetzee made his international debut for South Africa on 6 July 2002 in a match against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, which the Springboks won 60-18.

In June 2003 he played in two tests against the Scottish in South Africa, which were both won by the Springboks. He subsequently played in the following test against Argentina in Port Elizabeth in which he scored a try.

After playing in the 2003 Tri Nations Series against Australia and the All Blacks, he was included in the Springboks 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. He then played in four World Cup matches in Australia. He played in two end-of-year tests in 2004, against Scotland and Argentina. He was included in the Springboks' 2006 Tri Nations Series squad.

References
  1. "London Irish - Danie Coetzee". web page. London Irish. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
  2. Danie Coetzee player profile ESPN Scrum.com
  3. "Danie Coetzee: 2009/2010 Biography & Statistics - London Irish". 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  4. "Premiership club-by-club guide". 31 August 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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