Nelius Theron

Nelius Theron (born 29 January 1997) is a Namibian rugby union player for the Namibian national team and for the Leopards in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge.[1] His regular position is prop.

Nelius Theron
Date of birth (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
SchoolTsumeb Gymnasium
Notable relative(s)Andre Theron [father], Janette Theron [mother]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Leopards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Welwitschias 4 (0)
2018–2021 Leopards 14 (0)
Correct as of 27 March 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–present Namibia 7 (0)
Correct as of 27 March 2022

Rugby career

Theron was born in Windhoek. He made his test debut for Namibia in 2017 against Uruguay and represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Rugby Challenge in 2017 before moving to Potchefstroom to join the Leopards for 2018.

References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Nelius Theron". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 July 2018.


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