Tim Fourie
South Africa former rugby footballer
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Tim Fourie is a South Africa former rugby footballer who represented South Africa in rugby league at the 1995 World Cup.
FullnameTimothy Wayne Fourie
Born12 March 1968
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
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| Full name | Timothy Wayne Fourie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12 March 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby union | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Lock / Back Row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Fourie played for the South African Rhinos in the 1995 World Cup, playing in all three matches.[1]
In 1996, he spent the season at the Dewsbury Rams, along with several other South African World Cup players. Despite the hype surrounding their arrival, the imports failed to make a lasting impression at the club.
He participated in the 1997 Super League World Nines for South Africa.
Between 1998 and 2000, he played rugby union for the Leeds Tykes.[2]
He later captained Sedgley Park RUFC and then played for Rossendale RUFC.[citation needed]