JF van Heerden
South African rugby union player
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JF van Heerden (born 6 May 2004) is a South African rugby union player who plays as a lock forward for the Bulls.
| Born | 6 May 2004[1] South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
He attended Grey College where he was a member of their first XV. He played for Free State U18 as well as South Africa U18 in 2022.[3]
Career
He was named in the Bulls squad for the 2023–24 season.[4] He went on to produce notable performances in the European Rugby Champions Cup during the 2023–24 season.[5] He started against Lyon as the side clinched a quarter final place,[6] and retained a starting place for the quarter final against Northampton Saints.[7]
Style of play
He has been described as a "lineout general" but also "an enforcer" and "an impeccable athlete".[8]
International career
He was selected for the South Africa U20 side that played at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship.[9][10]
