Ockert Cornelius Kruger (born 12 January 1987) is a South African former international rugby union player.

Ockert Kruger
Full nameOckert Cornelius Kruger
Date of birth (1987-01-12) 12 January 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthEmpangeni, South Africa
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Occupation(s)Physician
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–15 US Dax ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 Bulls ()
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Delhi Team competition

Biography

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Rugby career

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Born in Empangeni, Kruger played his rugby as a flanker and competed in the Currie Cup with the Blue Bulls, winning their 2008 junior forward of the year award.[1] In 2010, Kruger made his Super 14 debut for the Bulls and was a member of the South Africa rugby sevens team that won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.[2] He played a season of professional rugby in France with US Dax in 2014–15 before retiring.[3]

Personal life

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Kruger is a physician by profession and practices medicine in Canada.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Du Preez voted Bulls player of the year". Independent Online. 15 January 2009.
  2. ^ "Where are they now: UP-Tuks Varsity Cup team (2012)". SA Rugby Magazine. 10 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Revue d'effectif". Sud Ouest (in French). 23 August 2014.
  4. ^ "South African physician says the way of life intrigued his family". Medicine Hat News. 2 November 2017.
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