Justin Downey

Justin Downey (born 11 November 1986) is a South African rugby union footballer for Japanese Top East League side Tokyo Gas. His regular playing position is flanker.

Justin Downey
Date of birth (1986-11-11) 11 November 1986
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb)
SchoolNorthwood High
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Youth career
2002–2007 Sharks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2010 Sharks (Currie Cup) 23 (15)
2009 Sharks 0 (0)
2010–2013 Griquas 48 (20)
2012 Cheetahs 12 (0)
2013–2014 Sharks (Currie Cup) 8 (5)
2014–2016 Suntory Sungoliath 13 (10)
Correct as of 17 May 2016

Career

Downey started his career at the Sharks, making his debut for their Vodacom Cup side, the Natal Wildebeest in the 2008 Vodacom Cup competition. He was included in the Sharks squad for the 2009 Super 14 season and even named on the bench for their match against the Force in Perth, but failed to make an appearance.[1]

Lack of game time saw him move to the Griquas in 2010, where he spent the next three years and made close to fifty appearances. During this spell, he also represented the Cheetahs during the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Downey returned to the Sharks prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division.[2]

In 2014, Downey signed a contract with Suntory Sungoliath.[3]

References
  1. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Western Force 10–22 The Sharks". South African Rugby Union. 21 March 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. "Haaie kry Graaff en nóg twee aanwinste". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 30 July 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. "2014年度 サントリーサンゴリアス、新加入外国人選手のお知らせ！" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suntory Sungoliath. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2014.


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