Andries Pretorius (rugby union)
| Birth name | Andries Pretorius | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 September 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nelspruit, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Hartpury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andries Pretorius (born 26 September 1985) is a former Wales international
lock. He left Cardiff Blues to sign for Worcester Warriors in the RFU Championship from the 2014–15 season.[1] He never made his competitive debut for Worcester due to suffering a calf injury in pre-season. On 30 January 2015 it was announced he was to retire from rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.[2]
International career
Pretorius was born in South Africa and he became eligible to play for Wales through residency on 1 December 2012, and expressed his hope to do so.2013 Six Nations championship.
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In May 2013 he was selected in the Wales national rugby union team 32-man training squad for the 2013 summer tour to Japan.[5] He made his international debut against Japan on 8 June 2013.[6]
References
- ^ "Wales back-rower Andries Pretorius leaves Cardiff Blues for Worcester Warriors". BBC Sport. 2 January 2014.
- ^ "Club Statement-Andries Pretorius". warriors.co.uk. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ Updated 9:05am 25 August 2012. "Andries Pretorius determined to earn Wales chance if it comes - Cardiff Rugby - CardiffOnline". WalesOnline. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
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- ^ Wales squad
- ^ Wales debut