Willie Wepener

Frederik Willem Wepener (born 2 April 1981) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker for the Lions in Super Rugby and the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup. Wepener has previously represented Clermont Auvergne, Griquas, the Leopards and the Blue Bulls.

Willie Wepener
Full nameFrederik Willem Wepener
Date of birth (1981-04-02) 2 April 1981
Place of birthNewcastle, South Africa
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb)
SchoolHelpmekaar Kollege
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Golden Lions / Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2004 Golden Lions 8 (0)
2004 Leopards 15 (10)
2005–2006 Griquas 34 (20)
2006–2009 Golden Lions 38 (35)
2006 Cats 2 (0)
2007–2009 Lions 38 (5)
2009–2010 Clermont 27 (15)
2011–2013 Blue Bulls 25 (5)
2012–2013 Bulls 23 (5)
2013–2014 Golden Lions 12 (5)
2014–2014 Lions 8 (5)
2002–2014 Total 230 (105)
Correct as of 3 September 2019

In August 2013, he rejoined the Golden Lions for the third time,[1] signing a two-year contract with the Johannesburg-based team.[2]

  • "SA Rugby Player Profile – Willie Wepener". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  • Willie Wepener at itsrugby.co.uk
  • Bulls profile

References
  1. "Wepener moves to the Lions". Rugby365. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. "Wepener word weer 'n Leeu". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.


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