Dewald Potgieter (born 22 February 1987 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Potgieter plays loose forward for Worcester Warriors, having previously played for Super Rugby franchise the Bulls and Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo. Potgieter has won 2 Super Rugby titles and a Currie Cup.

Potgieter has retired from rugby after a knee injury.[1]

Honours

  • Cravenweek – 1999–2005
  • Eastern Province Grant Khomo week 2003
  • Eastern Province U18 Craven week captain 2004
  • Eastern Province U18 Craven Week Captain 2005
  • Green Squad 2004
  • SA Schools 2005
  • Blue Bulls U19 2006
  • Blue Bulls U21 2007
  • Vodacom Blue Bulls 2006–2009
  • SA U21 2006
  • Vodacom Blue Bulls U21 Absa Competition – 2007
  • Emerging Springboks – 2007–2009
  • Springboks – 2009 to current

References

  1. ^ Berkeley, Geoff. "Dewald Potgieter to retire from professional rugby". worcesternews.co.uk. Worcester News. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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