Antonie Claassen

Antonie Delport Claassen (born 20 October 1984) is a French and South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14.^[1] He began his career with Blue Bulls in his native South Africa before moving to CA Brive in 2006. His father, Wynand Claassen was a South African international and Springboks captain in 1981–82. Claassen made his debut for France in the 2013 Six Nations Championship, qualifying on residency grounds.

Born (1984-10-20) 20 October 1984 (age 41)

Durban, South Africa

Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)

Position Flanker

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Antonie Claassen

Born	(1984-10-20) 20 October 1984 (age 41) Durban, South Africa
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Flanker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2012 Brive 128 (55) 2012–2014 Castres 53 (30) 2014–present Racing 92 145 (55) Correct as of 11 September 2020 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2007 Blue Bulls 1 (0) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2013–2014 France 6 (0) Correct as of 8 March 2014

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He graduated from Durban High School in 2002, and represented South Africa at U19 level.