Etienne Oosthuizen (rugby union, born 1992)

Etienne Oosthuizen (born 22 December 1992) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is either lock or flanker. He represents Lyon in the French Top 14.

Etienne Oosthuizen
Date of birth (1992-12-22) 22 December 1992
Place of birthRustenburg, South Africa
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
SchoolBergsig Academy
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Lyon
Youth career
2008–2010 Leopards
2011–2012 Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Golden Lions XV 3 (5)
2012 Golden Lions 3 (0)
2012 Lions 3 (0)
2013 Brumbies 3 (0)
2014–2017 Sharks 53 (5)
2014–2016 Sharks (Currie Cup) 29 (15)
2015–2017 Sharks XV 3 (5)
2017–present Lyon 22 (5)
Correct as of 6 April 2018

In September 2012, he signed a contract to join the Brumbies on a two-year deal.[1] However, he was released from his contract after just one year[2] and returned to South Africa to join the Sharks[3] on a two-year contract.[4]

References

  1. Cronjé, Hendrik (13 September 2012). "Jake lok jong Leeus-slot na Brumbies" (in Afrikaans). Beeld. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  2. "Oosthuizen released by UC Brumbies" (Press release). Brumbies. 18 October 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. "Conrad, Lionel gou Brumbies". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  4. "Jake gee Haaie vroeë Kersgeskenk toe hy met Etienne kontrak sluit". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.


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