Emile van Heerden (born 8 August 2000) is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Currie Cup and Sharks.[2] His regular position is lock.

Emile van Heerden
Full nameEmile van Heerden
Date of birth (2000-08-08) 8 August 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthNelspruit, South Africa
Height2.00 m (6 ft 6+12 in)[1]
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Sharks / Sharks (Currie Cup)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Sharks 0 (0)
2020– Sharks (Currie Cup) 9 (0)
2022–2023Lions 3 (0)
Correct as of 22 January 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 South Africa U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 16 August 2021

Van Heerden was named in the Sharks side for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[3] He made his debut for the Sharks in Round 11 of the 2021 Currie Cup against the Free State Cheetahs.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Emile van Heerden". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Emile van Heerden". Sharks. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Sharks squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Abrahams brace helps Sharks down 14-man Cheetahs". SA Rugby Magazine. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.