Etienne Oosthuizen (rugby union, born 1992)
| Date of birth | 22 December 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Rustenburg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Bergsig Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Etienne Oosthuizen (born 22 December 1992) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is either lock or flanker. He represents the Lions in the URC and in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
In September 2012, he signed a contract to join the Brumbies on a two-year deal.[1] However, he was released from his contract after just one year[2] and returned to South Africa to join the Sharks[3] on a two-year contract.[4]
In 2023, Oosthuizen signed a two-year contract with the Johannesburg-based Lions, 11 years after starting his career at the same union.
References
[edit]- ^ Cronjé, Hendrik (13 September 2012). "Jake lok jong Leeus-slot na Brumbies" (in Afrikaans). Beeld. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ "Oosthuizen released by UC Brumbies" (Press release). Brumbies. 18 October 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Conrad, Lionel gou Brumbies". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ^ "Jake gee Haaie vroeë Kersgeskenk toe hy met Etienne kontrak sluit". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
External links
[edit]- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Etienne Oosthuizen". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- itsrugby.co.uk profile
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