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2012 Vodacom Cup
The 2012 Vodacom Cup was played between 10 March and 18 May 2012 and was the 15th edition of this annual domestic cup competition. The Vodacom Cup is played between rugby union teams in South Africa from the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions, as well as an invitational team, the from Argentina. Competition There were fifteen teams participating in the 2012 Vodacom Cup competition. These teams were geographically divided into two sections - the Northern Section (with seven teams) and the Southern Section (with eight teams). Teams played all the teams in their section once over the course of the season, either at home or away. Teams received four log points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus log 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 in each section qualified for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gouws Prinsloo
Johannes Gouws Prinsloo (born 19 July 1990 in East London, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is fullback. Career He represented the in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions between 2011 and 2013. In 2013, he joined prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division season. In July 2014, he extended his contract until the end of 2015. In 2016, he joined French Fédérale 1 side Bobigny Bobigny () is a commune, or town, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, Île-de-France, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Bobigny is the prefecture (capital city) of the Seine-Saint-Denis department, as well as the seat of the A .... References External links *itsrugby.co.uk Profile 1990 births Living people Afrikaner people Griquas (rugby union) players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union players from East London, Eastern Cape Sharks (Currie Cup) players South African rugby union players {{SouthAfrica-bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danie Dames
Hendrik Daniel Petrus Dames (born 7 February 1986, in Koës) is a Namibian international rugby union player, who most recently played with . He can play as a winger or a full-back. Career Youth Dames represented the side at the 2004 Craven Week tournament in Nelspruit. The following year, Dames was a member of the Namibia Under-19 squad that participated in the 2005 Under 19 Rugby World Championship in Durban. He then moved to Potchefstroom, where he played for the side in 2005 and for the side in 2006, before joining Durban-based side the , where he played for the side in 2007. Sharks He made his senior bow in 2008, playing for the Sharks' Vodacom Cup side, the in the 2008 Vodacom Cup competition, his debut coming in their match against the in Durban. He made eight appearances in the competition, one in a Currie Cup pre-season compulsory friendly match against the and a further four for the in the 2009 Vodacom Cup, but failed to establish himself in the Currie Cup si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faf De Klerk
Francois "Faf" de Klerk (born 19 October 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Japan Rugby League One club Yokohama Canon Eagles and the South Africa national team. He was a member of the South Africa team that won the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Pre-professional career Born in Nelspruit (now Mbombela), De Klerk played rugby at Hoërskool Waterkloof in Pretoria. Career De Klerk was included in the squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season and made his debut in a 21–20 victory over the in Bloemfontein. He joined the Currie Cup team for the 2016 season. He joined English Premiership side Sale Sharks prior to the 2017–18 season on a three-year contract. In December 2018, the club announced that De Klerk signed a contract extension until 2023. After four seasons with the Sharks, de Klerk announced in June 2022 that he would be departing the club at the end of the 2021-22 season to join Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan Rugby League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renaldo Bothma
Renaldo Bothma (born 18 September 1989) is a South African-born Namibian rugby union footballer. He plays mostly as a flanker. Formerly, he represented the in Super Rugby and the in the Currie Cup, the , , and . Career In 2013, he was included in a South Africa President's XV team that played in the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup and won the tournament after winning all three matches. He initially joined the for the 2015 and 2016 Super Rugby seasons, with a clause to return to the Pumas for the Currie Cup competition in those seasons. However, due to his involvement with at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he didn't play for the Pumas in the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division. In March 2016, during the 2016 Super Rugby season, he gained an early released from his contract with the Sharks to join Pretoria-based Super Rugby side the . He signed a deal to join English Premiership The Premier League (legal name: The Football Association Premier League Limited) is the highest level of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JW Jonker
Jacobus Willem Jonker (born 19 March 1987) is a former South African rugby union footballer that played with the and in Super Rugby and the , , and in domestic rugby between 2006 and 2017. Rugby career He plays mostly as a centre. He represented the in Super Rugby and the . and in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup. Jonker announced his retirement in 2013 due to a chronic ankle injury, aged 25. However, he returned to the playing field in 2014 and was included in the squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season. He played the remainder of the 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division season for the before signing a contract to join for the 2015 season and play for the in the 2015 Super Rugby season The 2015 Super Rugby season was the 20th season of Super Rugby and the fifth season featuring an expanded 15-team format. For sponsorship reasons, this competition was known as Asteron Life Super Rugby in Australia, Investec Super Rugby in New .... He retired in 2017. References Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dewald Pretorius (rugby Union)
Dawid Petrus 'Dewald' Pretorius (born 29 November 1986) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays mostly as a centre or wing. He most recently represented the in the Currie Cup, having previously played for the , , and . He was a member of the Pumas side that won the Vodacom Cup for the first time in 2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ..., beating 24–7 in the final. Pretorius made a single appearance during the season. References External links *itsrugby.co.uk profile 1986 births Living people Blue Bulls players Falcons (rugby union) players Griquas (rugby union) players Pumas (Currie Cup) players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from Welkom South African rugby union players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coenie Van Wyk
Coenraad bleskop George van Wyk (born 8 January 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays either as a fly-half or full-back. Currently, he represents Toshiba Brave Lupus in the Japanese Top League. He has previously played Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup rugby for , , the , the and the , Super Rugby for the and the and Varsity Cup rugby for . In 2013, he was included in the South Africa President's XV team that played in the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup. The team won the tournament when it went undefeated after all three matches. He was included in the squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season and was named on the substitutes' bench in the opening match of the season against the in Bloemfontein, but failed to make an appearance. He signed for the prior to the 2015 Super Rugby season The 2015 Super Rugby season was the 20th season of Super Rugby and the fifth season featuring an expanded 15-team format. For sponsorship reasons, this competition was known as Asteron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Loock
Wilhelm Loock (born 14 January 1987) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays mostly as a winger. He represented the Pumas in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup until 2013, having previously played for the Maties in the Varsity Cup Varsity Cup is the collective name for four South African rugby union competitions involving the top rugby playing universities in the country. It was launched in 2008, with eight teams participating in the Varsity Cup competition and each univers .... References External links *itsrugby.co.uk profile Living people 1987 births South African rugby union players Rugby union wings Pumas (Currie Cup) players Stellenbosch University alumni Rugby union players from George, South Africa {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arno Poley
Arno Pieter Poley (born 14 March 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who most recently played with the . His regularly plays as a fullback or a winger. Career Youth Poley's first inclusion in a provincial side was when he was selected in the (South) squad for the 2008 Under-18 Academy Week. He was a member of the side that played in the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship where he ended the season as the top scorer for the side, scoring one try and kicking thirteen conversions and seven penalties. He was also a member of the sides that played in the Under-21 Provincial Championships in 2011 and 2012. Falcons Despite still being involved at Under-21 level until 2012, he played first class rugby for the since 2011. He started in their opening match of the 2011 Vodacom Cup season against the in Bloemfontein to make his first class debut. It took him just over 20 minutes to appear on the scoresheet for the first time, scoring the Falcons' first try in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaun Kotzé
Jaun Kotzé (born 18 May 1992 in Musina, South Africa). He has 1 sibling and 3 half sibling. His father's name is Tinus Kotze.His biological sister's name is Marisa Kotze. And three half siblings by the name of: Markus Kotze La-Rochelle Kotze AJ Kotze He is currently married to Gizela Kotze Juan is a South African rugby union player, playing with Beaune in the Fédérale 1 in France. His regular position is fly-half. Career Youth and Varsity Cup rugby In 2008, he was selected for the side that played at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week tournament in Ermelo. He was subsequently selected in a South African Under-16 Elite squad. He then joined East Rand-based outfit the . During the second half of 2011, he played for the side in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship, the side in the 2011 Under-21 Provincial Championship and for the senior side. He also played some Varsity Cup rugby. In 2014, he represented in the Varsity Cup competition, making six appearances. Falcons H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Odendaal
Willem Adriaan Odendaal (born 11 July 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played with the . He can play as a scrum-half, centre or winger. Career Youth Odendaal played school rugby for Hoërskool Eldoraigne and earned a selection to the squad for the Under-18 Craven Week in 2008. Shortly afterwards, he joined Witbank-based side the . He played for the team in the 2008 and 2009 Under-19 Provincial Championships. Falcons 2010 saw Odendaal move to the East Rand to join the . After playing in a compulsory friendly match for them against the in Nigel prior to the 2010 Currie Cup First Division season, he made his debut in the competition proper by starting their first match of the season against the in Welkom. He made eight appearances in the competition and playing mainly as a scrum-half. Eight appearances followed in the 2011 Vodacom Cup, which saw him score his first senior try against the and another against Argentine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
