Tiaan Pretorius (born 19 February 2001) is a South African rugby union player. He plays for the South Africa national rugby sevens team.
| Date of birth | 19 February 2001[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School | Paul Roos Gymnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Kwagga Smith (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Career
editHe played for Paul Roos Gymnasium and represented Western Province and SA Schools. He received his first call up to the South Africa national rugby sevens team in Dubai in 2022.[2] In Rugby sevens, he is able to play hooker or loose head and has been compared in style to Ryan Oosthuizen.[3]
After missing some time through injury,[4] he was recalled back into the South African sevens team in December 2023.[5] In July 2024, he was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[6]
Personal life
editHe has shared his thoughts on men's fashion for Men's Health (magazine).[7] He is the nephew of Kwagga Smith.[4][8]
References
edit- ^ "Tiaan Pretorius". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Pretorius to add speed and versatility to Blitzboks in Cape Town". iol.co.za. December 7, 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Blitzboks add speedy Pretorius". Sarugbymag. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Tiaan Pretorius: The New Face in Rugby Sevens". Capetown.today. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Pretorius to add speed and versatility in Cape Town". Soringboks.rugby. December 7, 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Adams, Zaahler (19 July 2024). "Tiaan Pretorius hopes Stade de France magic rubs off on Blitzboks at Paris Olympics". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Mukhari, Art (December 7, 2023). "Tiaan Pretorius of the Springboks Sevens Team Shares Must-Know Style Tips". mh.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "FAMILY AFFAIR: Blitzboks rookie draws inspiration from uncle Kwagga Smith". thesouthafrican. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.