Janko Swanepoel (born 8 September 1999) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup.[2] His regular position is lock.

Janko Swanepoel
Full nameJanko Swanepoel
Date of birth (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 (age 24)
Place of birthCape Town, South Africa
Height2.00 m (6 ft 6+12 in)[1]
Weight107 kg (236 lb)
SchoolStellenberg High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Bulls / Blue Bulls
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Blue Bulls 18 (15)
2021– Bulls 23 (5)
Correct as of 23 July 2022

Swanepoel was named in the Blue Bulls side for their Round 5 match of the 2020–21 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Golden Lions.[3] He made his debut in the same fixture, coming on as a replacement.[4]

Honours edit

  • Currie Cup winner 2021
  • Pro14 Rainbow Cup runner-up 2021
  • United Rugby Championship runner-up 2021-22

References edit

  1. ^ "Janko Swanepoel". itsrugby. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Janko Swanepoel". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  3. ^ "All change for Bulls". SA Rugby Magazine. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Kickers on song as Bulls hold off Lions at Loftus". Sport24. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021.