Danie Rossouw

Danie Rossouw

Date of birth	May 6, 1978 (1978-05-06) (age 33)
Place of birth	Sabie, South Africa
Height	1.98 m (Template:Convert/ft in)
Weight	119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Lock
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1999–	Blue Bulls	95	(115)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2002–	Bulls	116	(45)
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2003–	South Africa	62	(50)

Danie Rossouw (born 6 May 1978 in Sabie) is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a second row forward. He plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. Rossouw made his provincinal debut during 1999 for the Blue Bulls in a match against the North Western Province in the Currie Cup competition. In 2001 he made his Super 12 (now Super 14) debut for the Bulls against the Cats.

Rossouw made his first international appearance in the Springboks' opening pool game against Uruguay at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He scored a try in the game as well. He did not play in the subsequent match against England, but returned for the game against Georgia, scoring two tries. He played in all the remaining matches until South Africa were knocked out by All Blacks in the quarterfinals.

Rossouw was picked as first-choice Number 8 for the Springboks in their successful world cup campaign of 2007. This was a result of Pierre Spies' unfortunate illness, however Rossouw would no doubt have featured in the squad regardless. His performances included a try in the semifinal against Argentina. He received what looked like a campaign ending injury in the pool clash with Tonga as he was carried off the field with a neck injury. However he recovered and played an important part in the rest of the Springboks march to victory, including a try-saving tackle on Mark Cueto in the final.

Rossouw has won 3 Currie Cup titles, 3 Superrugby titles, a Tri-Nations title, a World Cup and a series victory over the British and Irish Lions.

Before his rugby career kick started Rossouw entered the popular talent show Idols where he finished in the top 12.

External links

• Springbok information

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Name	Rossouw, Danie
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Date of birth	6 May 1978
Place of birth	Sabie, South Africa
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