Gerrit-Jan van Velze

Gerrit-Jan van Velze (born 21 February 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays for Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership. He is a versatile forward and can play as a lock, flanker or number 8.^[1][2]

Gerrit-Jan van Velze

Birth name	Gerrit-Jan van Velze
Date of birth	(1988-02-21) 21 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth	Secunda, South Africa
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb)
School	Afrikaans Boys High
University	University of Pretoria
Spouse	Menanta van Velze
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/flanker/number 8 Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–2012 2012–2014 2014–2021 2021-2022 2022-present Blue Bulls Northampton Worcester Tel Aviv Bath Rugby 65 38 109 0 0 (50) (35) (60) (0) (0) Correct as of 20 July 2022 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–2012 Bulls 2 (0) Correct as of 12 February 2014 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2006-2007 2008 South Africa U19 South Africa U20 5 5 (0) (15) Correct as of 20 July 2022

He previously played for the Bulls in Super Rugby, making his franchise debut during the 2010 Super 14 season against the Crusaders.^[3] He also made 65 appearances for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions.

He joined Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2014-15 English Premiership season.^[4]

He has signed for Bath Rugby ahead of the 2022-23 English Premiership season.

References

1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Gerrit-Jan van Velze". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
2. "It's Rugby profile : Gerrit-Jan van Velze". It's Rugby. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
3. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Vodacom Bulls 39–24 Crusaders". South African Rugby Union. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
4. "Worcester Warriors sign Gerrit-Jan Van Velze from Northampton". BBC. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.