Daniel Jacobus Rossouw (born 5 June 1978) is a South African former professional

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footballer who played as a second row forward or back row forward. He played for the Bulls in the Super Rugby competition. Rossouw made his provincial debut during 1999 for the

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in a match against the North Western Province in the

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competition. In 2001 he made his Super 12 (now Super Rugby) debut for the Bulls against the Cats. Rossouw made his first international appearance in the

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' opening pool game against

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at the

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in Australia. He scored a try in the game as well. He did not play in the subsequent match against

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, but returned for the game against

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, scoring two tries. He played in all the remaining matches until South Africa were knocked out by

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in the quarterfinals. Rossouw was picked as first-choice Number 8 for the Springboks in their successful world cup campaign of 2007. This was a result of

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' unfortunate illness, however Rossouw would no doubt have featured in the squad regardless. His performances included a try in the semifinal against Argentina. He received what looked like a campaign ending injury in the pool clash with Tonga as he was carried off the field with a neck injury. However he recovered and played an important part in the rest of the Springboks march to victory, including a try-saving tackle on

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in the final. Rossouw has won 3 Currie Cup titles, 3 Super Rugby titles, a Japanese title and cup, a Heineken Cup, a Top 14 French Title, a Tri-Nations title, a World Cup and a series victory over the British and Irish Lions. Now one of the most decorated players in world rugby.

Honours

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: 2004, 2009 ; Bulls * Super Rugby: 2007, 2009, 2010 ;

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: 2007 * Tri-Nations: 2009 *

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: 2009 ; Suntory Sungoliath * Japan Top League: 2011-2012, 2012–2013 *All Japan Championship 2012 ;

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* Heineken Cup European Champions:

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* Top 14 French League : 2014

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