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2015 Currie Cup Qualification
The 2015 Currie Cup qualification tournament was a competition organised by the South African Rugby Union which featured seven teams and was played between 12 June and 25 July 2015. The winner of the tournament would qualify for the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division, while the remaining six teams would play in the 2015 Currie Cup First Division. For the second season in succession, Griquas won the tournament to earn a place in the Premier Division. Competition rules and information The top six teams from 2014 – , , , , and – were guaranteed participation in the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division, as is the 'anchor' side . 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division side , by virtue of finishing outside the top six in the Premier Division, as well as the teams from the 2014 Currie Cup First Division – the , , , , and – played in a qualifying tournament, with the winner qualifying to the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division. The seven teams played each other once over the course of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephan Kotzé
Stephan Clyde 'Vlooi' Kotzé (born 21 January 1991) is a South African rugby union player who most recently played for in the Currie Cup competition. Kotzé regularly plays as a loosehead prop and has previously represented the Free State Cheetahs, Shimlas and the . He was also a member of the South Africa Under-20 squad during the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship The 2011 IRB Junior World Championship was the fourth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, this competition replaced the now defunct under 19 and under 21 world championships. The event was organised by rugby's .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kotze, Stephan 1991 births Living people Afrikaner people Free State Cheetahs players Pumas (Currie Cup) players Rugby union players from Kimberley, Northern Cape Rugby union props South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players South African rugby union players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Malmesbury is a town of approximately 36,000 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 65 km north of Cape Town. The town is the largest in the Swartland (‘black land’) which took its name from the Renosterbos ('rhino bush'), an indigenous plant that turns black in the warm, dry summers. The area is especially known for its grain and wine cultivation as well as sheep and poultry farming. Malmesbury was named after Sir Lowry Cole's father-in-law, the Earl of Malmesbury. Settlers were encouraged to make their homes here because of a tepid sulphur chloride mineral spring that was renowned for curing rheumatism. The first farms were allocated in 1703. When the fifth Dutch Reformed congregation in the Cape was established here, it became known as Zwartlands-kerk (Swartland Church) but was renamed Malmesbury in 1829. The town acquired municipal status in 1860. The town no longer attracts the ailing because this aspect was never developed by the local aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Strydom
Louis Isias Strydom (born 21 October 1980) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . He was born in Welkom and started playing for the local team. His career saw him play for several different unions, representing the , , , and . He also played some Super Rugby for the and franchises. He rejoined the in 2013. He was a key member of their 2014 Currie Cup First Division The 2014 Currie Cup First Division was contested between 29 August and 17 October 2014. The tournament (also known as the Absa Currie Cup First Division for sponsorship reasons) was the second tier of South Africa's premier domestic rugby union ...-winning side. He played in the final, kicking ten points to help the Griffons win the match 23–21 to win their first trophy for six years. References 1980 births Living people Blue Bulls players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Eastern Province Elephants players Falcons (rugby union) players Free State Cheetahs players Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tertius Maarman
Tertius Maarman (born 14 April 1987, in Port Elizabeth) is a South African rugby union player who played for the between 2008 and 2018, making 145 appearances. His regular position was fly-half or full-back. Career Youth He represented the at the 2005 Under-18 Craven Week tournament, as well as at Under-19 and Under-21 level between 2005 and 2008. He had a short spell in the Under-19 team in 2006. Griffons Despite being named in the squad for the 2007 Vodacom Cup – and even on the bench for the match against the – he made his first class debut the following season in the same competition when he appeared as a substitute against . He broke into their Currie Cup squad in 2009, when he made four appearances for them in the 2009 Currie Cup First Division. During the 2012 Vodacom Cup, he played his 50th match for the team. He was a key member of their 2014 Currie Cup First Division The 2014 Currie Cup First Division was contested between 29 August and 17 October 2014. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudi Britz
Rudolph Martinus Britz (born 3 March 1989 in Virginia, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the . His regular position is prop. Career Youth / CUT Ixias Britz was selected to represent the at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week competition in 2005 and at the Under-18 Craven Week competition the following year. In 2007, he represented them at the Under-18 Academy Week and also played for the side in the 2007 Under-19 Provincial Championship. He also played for them in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship and for the side at the 2010 Under-21 Provincial Championship. He represented university side in the first two editions of the Varsity Shield competition. He scored a try for CUT in their match against on their way to the final of the 2011 Varsity Shield, which they won by beating 25–18 to be crowned the first ever Varsity Shield champions. He played in all nine matches for them during the 2012 Varsity Shield, scoring three tries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Zana
Eric Sydney Zana (born ) is a South African professional rugby union player who last played for in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half or fullback. Career Youth and amateur rugby Zana played predominantly club rugby for George-based Progress until 2009, although he was part of the squad for the 2008 Under-18 Provincial Championship. SWD Eagles In 2010, Zana was one of ten club players identified by Johann Lerm and was included in their squad for the 2010 Vodacom Cup competition. He made his first class debut in the opening match of the SWD Eagles' season, a 13–22 home defeat to the , with Zana contributing eight points with his boot through two penalties and a conversion. He started the first four of the SWD Eagles' fixtures in the competition, scoring 26 points. Zana's contribution was deemed enough to also warrant his inclusion in the SWD Eagles' squad for the 2010 Currie Cup First Division season. Zana made his Currie Cup debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanno Kitshoff
Johannes Jakobus Kitshoff (born 25 January 1984 in George, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player, that played first class rugby with the between 2012 and 2016. He was a utility forward that could play as a lock, flanker or number eight. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2016 season. Career Youth and amateur rugby At school level, he played for Worcester Gymnasium and he represented Boland at various underage levels, including playing in the 2004 Under-20 Provincial Championship. He was also part of the side that played in the Under-21 Provincial Championship in 2005. He then spent years playing club rugby for Rawsonville in the Boland club leagues. He joined Durbanville-Bellville in the Western Province Super League for 2011 before returning to Boland to play for Ceres. Boland Cavaliers Kitshoff finally got a chance to play at provincial level when he joined the for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season. He started their opening match ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senan Van Der Merwe
Senan Declan Clint van der Merwe (born 2 February 1986) is a South African professional rugby union player, who most recently played with the . His regular position is winger. Career Youth and amateur rugby Van der Merwe represented the side in the 2006 and 2007 editions of the Under-21 Provincial Championship. He then played club rugby for local amateur side Robertson until 2011. Boland Cavaliers In 2012, he was included in the squad for the 2012 Vodacom Cup. He made his first class debut by coming on as a late replacement in their first match of the season, a 22–51 defeat to Western Cape rivals . After one more appearance off the bench in their next match against the , he made his first senior start against the other team from the Western Cape in the competition, the . He also started their next match, a 27–30 defeat to defending champions, Argentine side and scored his first try in a senior match when he dotted down just before half-time. He also featured in the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Torrens
Sergio Lorenzo Torrens (born 29 January 1990) is a South African professional rugby union player who last played for the in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. He is a utility back that can play as a winger, centre or fullback. Rugby career Youth and amateur rugby Torrens was born in Bellville South in Cape Town. He was selected to represent 's Under-18 at the 2008 Academy Week tournament and also made six starts on the left wing for their Under-19 team in the 2009 Under-19 Provincial Championship, scoring a try in their victory over the s. He dropped out of provincial rugby for a number of years, but appeared in nationwide amateur competitions on two occasions – in 2011, Torrens was a member of the squad that participated in the inaugural Varsity Shield competition, while in 2013, he played for Durban-based College Rovers in the SARU Community Cup. He started in each of his team's matches in the latter competition, scoring tries against Despatch, Sishen (two trie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Smith (rugby Union)
Johan Smith (born 2 December 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who last played for the in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is prop, but he also played as a hooker earlier in his career. Rugby Smith's first provincial call-up came at Under-18 level in 2009, when he represented the Leopards at the Craven Week tournament held in East London. In 2011, he was named in 's squad for the 2011 Varsity Cup competition, but he failed to make an appearance. He made his first class debut for the in the 2012 Vodacom Cup competition, playing off the bench in their 28–31 defeat to the in Kempton Park, his solitary appearance in that competition. In the second half of 2012, Smith played for the s in the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship, where he was named in the matchday squad for all 12 of their matches, making 10 appearances. He once again played in the Vodacom Cup competition in 2013, making three appearances off the bench. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janneman Stander
Johannes Hendrik Stander (born 8 September 1993 in George, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the . His regular position is lock. Career Youth At high school level, Stander was selected to represent the at Under-16 level at the 2009 Grant Khomo Week and at Under-18 level at the 2011 Academy Week. Golden Lions After finishing high school, Stander moved to Johannesburg to join the academy prior to the 2012 season. He featured in all thirteen of the side's matches during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship; he scored one try against his former side in their 46–5 victory in George and scored a hat-trick in the return leg between the sides in an 83–3 victory in Johannesburg. The Golden Lions U19s finished the season in second spot on the log to qualify for the title play-offs; Stander came on as a replacement in the semi-final, with his side losing 14–24 to in Stellenbosch. Stander made his first class debut during the 2013 V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |