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2017 Varsity Cup
The 2017 Varsity Cup was the 2017 edition of the Varsity Cup, an annual inter-university rugby union competition featuring university sides in South Africa. The tournament – known as the ''FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International'' for sponsorship reasons – was the tenth season of the Varsity Cup and was contested from 30 January to 17 April 2017. Competition rules and information There were nine participating universities in the 2017 Varsity Cup. These teams played each other once over the course of the season, either home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top four teams qualified for the title play-offs. In the semi-finals, the team that finished first had home advantage against the team ... [...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] |
Nardus Erasmus
Albertus Bernardus Erasmus (born ) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the in the Currie Cup The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier .... His regular position is flank. References 1995 births Living people Free State Cheetahs players Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Pretoria South African rugby union players Alumni of Hoërskool Waterkloof {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godfrey Ramaboea
Tshegofatso Godfrey Ramaboea (born ) is a South African rugby union Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its m ... player for Rugby Challenge. His regular position is wing. References South African rugby union players Living people 1995 births Rugby union players from Johannesburg Rugby union wings Golden Lions players Griquas (rugby union) players Falcons (rugby union) players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Steyn
Kyle Douglas Steyn (born 29 January 1994) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre or wing for United Rugby Championship side Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he began his career with the Griquas before moving to Scotland in 2019. He qualifies to play for Scotland through his mother, who is from Glasgow. Professional career Steyn represented Griquas in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge in South Africa in 2017 and 2018. He currently plays for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors. On 30 August 2022 he was named as the new captain of Glasgow Warriors by head coach Franco Smith. International career Steyn was born in South Africa, but qualifies for Scotland representation through his mother, who is from Glasgow. He has represented Scotland in rugby sevens since 2018. In March 2019, Steyn was called up to Scotland's Six Nations squad prior to the Calcutta Cup match against England after in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Adonis
Darren Lance Adonis (born ) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Pro14, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fullback or wing. International career In December 2022, he was called to the South African Sevens Rugby Team to compete in the World Rugby Sevens Series in the Cape Town Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest ... Tournament.News 24, ''Adonis set for Blitzboks playmaking role at Cape Town Sevens/ref> References South African rugby union players Living people 1998 births Rugby union players from Cape Town Rugby union wings Rugby union fullbacks Cheetahs (rugby union) players Free State Cheetahs players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nama Xaba
Kuyenzeka Kwenama Praisegod Xaba (born 26 July 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is flanker. He made his Currie Cup The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier ... debut for Western Province in August 2019, coming on as a replacement in their match against the in Round Five of the 2019 season. References 1997 births Living people Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Durban South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players South African rugby union players Stormers players Western Province (rugby union) players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernst Stapelberg
Theo Ernst Stapelberg (born ) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the in Pro14, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half. Rugby career Youth rugby Stapelberg was born in Bloemfontein, but grew up in Port Elizabeth. He represented throughout his school career, playing for them at the Under-13 Craven Week in 2008, the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2011 and the Under-18 Craven Week tournaments in both 2012 and 2013. After school, Stapelberg moved to Cape Town to join the academy. He was the top scorer in the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship with 175 points, helping to the title, scoring 18 points in the final against the . He progressed through the age groups, playing for the team in 2015 and also representing university side in the Varsity Cup. Western Province Stapelberg made his first class debut in 2017, coming on as a replacement in 's 35–28 victory over neighbours in the 2018 Rugby Chal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinus De Beer
Marthinus Herbert de Beer (born 24 January 1996 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half or fullback. Career 2013 His first provincial representation came in 2013 when he represented the Pretoria-based Blue Bulls at the Under-18 Academy Week competition. He was the second-highest points scorer at the tournament behind André Swarts of the Free State, scoring 39 points in his three appearances. 2014 In July 2014, he represented the Blue Bulls at the premier high school rugby union competition in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week held in Middelburg. He scored two tries in their match against KwaZulu-Natal and a further 37 points with the boot to finish the tournament with a personal tally of 47 points, again finishing in second spot on the points-scoring list, this time behind the Leopards' Markus Coetzer. After the Craven Week tournament, he was also selected in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Massyn
Christiaan Hendrik Massyn (born ) is a South African rugby union Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its m ... player for the in the Pro14. His regular position is flank. References Alumni of Monument High School South African rugby union players Living people 1994 births Sportspeople from Krugersdorp Rugby union flankers Blue Bulls players Boland Cavaliers players Western Province (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Gauteng Stormers players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Free State Cheetahs players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egon Seconds
Egon Ryan Seconds (born 16 November 1980) is a former South African professional rugby union player who usually played as a winger. He represented the in Super Rugby in 2003 and 2007, and domestically played for between 2001 and 2007 and for in 2008. He was selected to represent South Africa 'A' in 2004 and also appeared in ten tournaments for the South Africa Sevens team, winning a bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. He is currently serving on the South African Rugby Referees' Premier Panel. Rugby career 2001–2007: Western Province and Stormers Seconds was born in Cape Town and he spent the bulk of his career playing rugby for his hometown team . After representing them at Under-19 and Under-21 level, he made his first class debut for Western Province in 2001. He joined the South Africa Sevens team, playing for them in eight tournaments during the 2001–02 World Sevens Series, helping the team to second place in the overall standings. He also played for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athi Mayinje
Athenkosi Mayinje (born 18 January 1996) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Griffons (rugby union) in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. He usually plays as an outside back . Rugby career Youth rugby Mayinje earned provincial colours as early as primary school level, when he was selected to represent Eastern Province at the 2009 Under-13 Craven Week tournament held in Kimberley. He started as a winger in their opening match of the tournament against the Lions, before moving to flanker for their remaining matches against KwaZulu-Natal, the Blue Bulls and Western Province. He helped Eastern Province to victories in all four of their matches, including the unofficial final of the tournament against Western Province. In 2014, he again represented Eastern Province at the Craven Week, this time at the Under-18 tournament for high school pupils, in a tournament held in Middelburg. He was used as a right winger in this competition and scored a try ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Bolze
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