Jurie George van Vuuren (born 7 June 1993) is a South African

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player who plays for the

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. He also plays for the

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(MLR). His regular position is lock or flanker. He previously played for the in the

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and in the Rugby Challenge He also was a member of the

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Career

With no prior senior experience, Van Vuuren joined the ' touring squad during the

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following several injuries to first team players. He made his debut for the Stormers in their 25–15 loss to the in

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by coming on as a second-half substitute. He was named in the starting line-up for the Stormers' next match, against the in

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References

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