JJ van der Mescht

Full nameJuan John van der Mescht

Born (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 26)

Pretoria, South Africa

Height2 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in)

Weight145 kg (320 lb; 22 st 12 lb)

JJ van der Mescht

Full name	Juan John van der Mescht
Born	(1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 26) Pretoria, South Africa
Height	2 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Weight	145 kg (320 lb; 22 st 12 lb)
School	Glenwood High School
Rugby union career
Position Lock Current team Northampton Saints Youth career 2014–2019 Sharks Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018 Sharks XV 4 (0) 2018–2021 Sharks (Currie Cup) 9 (5) 2019–2021 Sharks 10 (5) 2021–2025 Stade Français 44 (20) 2025– Northampton Saints 12 (25) Correct as of 3 January 2026 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017 South Africa Schools 3 (0) 2019 South Africa U20 5 (15) Correct as of 11 August 2023

Juan John van der Mescht (born (1999-05-04)4 May 1999) is a South African rugby union player for Northampton Saints in the English Gallagher PREM Rugby.^[1] His regular position is lock.

JJ is known for his powerful and aggressive style of play, this is helped by his intimidating stature and physical prowess.