Gurthrö Steenkamp

Gurthrö Garth Steenkamp (born 12 June 1981 in Paarl) is a former South African Rugby union player. He plays loosehead prop. Steenkamp had previously played for the Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup) the Bulls and the Cats (Super 14). He made his debut for the Springboks in late 2004 against Scotland.[1]

Gurthrö Steenkamp

Birth name	Gurthrö Garth Steenkamp
Date of birth	(1981-06-12) 12 June 1981
Place of birth	Paarl, South Africa
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Weight	122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb)
School	Paarl Boys' High School
University	University of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2011–2017 2017–2018 Toulouse Stade Français 128 10 (5) (0) Correct as of 2 February 2018 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2002–2004 2005–2012 Free State Cheetahs Blue Bulls 23 21 (10) (25) Correct as of 18 November 2012 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2004 2005–2010 Cats Bulls 9 60 (5) (5) Correct as of 18 November 2012 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2004–2014 South Africa 53 (30) Correct as of 23 November 2014

During the 2005 Tri Nations he seemed to have cemented his place in the Springboks with a strong performance against the Wallabies at Ellis Park. A broken hand at the end of the tournament stalled his career for the Springboks. Over the next couple of years he battled with injuries until making a successful return to Super Rugby and the Springboks in 2007. He was selected to represent South Africa at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He also won the 2010 South African player of the year.[2] He also played all five matches for South Africa at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.