Juandré Kruger (born 6 September 1985) is a South African professional Rugby union footballer, contracted to Rugby Club Toulon in the French Top 14. His preferred position is at Lock although he has also played in the back row.
He is widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming second-row forward prospects in South African rugby.[1] He started his career off at Western Province, representing them in the 2007 Vodacom Cup. From there he moved to Blue Bulls, competing for them in the 2008 Vodacom Cup. He also featured for the Blue Bulls in the 2008 Currie Cup, at times being preferred to Springbok internationals Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha.[1] Kruger was an unused replacement in the Final of the 2008 Currie Cup, against the Sharks.[2]
In 2013 Kruger made the move with his family to Paris joining Top 14 club Racing 92[8]
Springboks
On 2 June 2012, Juandré Kruger was called up to the Springbok squad for the first time for the inbound series against England.[9] This was his first National selection. On 6 June, it was announced by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer that Kruger would start at lock (number 5) for the first test of the series against England in Durban on 9 June 2012 . This would mark Kruger's debut for South Africa.[10] With South Africa running out 22-17 victors in the first test Kruger had made a good start to the series. He played all three matches. In the second game South Africa won 36-27 thanks to a late try from Pietersen but were held to a 14–14 draw in the final test.
"SA Rugby Player Profile – Juandré Kruger". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
Bulls Profile
Racing Metro Profile
February 01, 2023
juandré, kruger, born, september, 1985, south, african, professional, rugby, union, footballer, contracted, rugby, club, toulon, french, preferred, position, lock, although, also, played, back, full, namepetrus, johannes, date, birth, 1985, september, 1985, pl. Juandre Kruger born 6 September 1985 is a South African professional Rugby union footballer contracted to Rugby Club Toulon in the French Top 14 His preferred position is at Lock although he has also played in the back row Juandre KrugerFull namePetrus Johannes Juandre KrugerDate of birth 1985 09 06 6 September 1985 age 37 Place of birthCape Town South AfricaHeight1 99 m 6 ft 6 1 2 in Weight114 kg 17 st 13 lb 251 lb SchoolPaul Roos GymnasiumUniversityStellenbosch UniversityOccupation s Professional Rugby Player amp Business PersonRugby union careerPosition s LockYouth career2004 2006Western ProvinceSenior careerYearsTeamApps Points 2007Western Province5 10 2008Blue Bulls18 10 2008 2010Northampton Saints53 15 2010 2013Blue Bulls33 35 2011 2013Bulls31 5 2013 2016Racing Metro 9242 15 2016 2019Toulon67 10 2019Scarlets4 0 2020Bulls4 0 Correct as of 28 April 2021National team s YearsTeamApps Points 2012 presentSouth Africa17 0 Correct as of 6 October 2013 Contents 1 Career 1 1 Early provincial career in South Africa 1 2 Northampton Saints 1 3 Return to The Bulls 1 4 Racing Metro 1 5 Springboks 2 Honours 3 References 4 External linksCareer EditEarly provincial career in South Africa Edit He is widely regarded as one of the best up and coming second row forward prospects in South African rugby 1 He started his career off at Western Province representing them in the 2007 Vodacom Cup From there he moved to Blue Bulls competing for them in the 2008 Vodacom Cup He also featured for the Blue Bulls in the 2008 Currie Cup at times being preferred to Springbok internationals Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha 1 Kruger was an unused replacement in the Final of the 2008 Currie Cup against the Sharks 2 Northampton Saints Edit Kruger then made the move to Northampton Saints 1 He enjoyed a successful partnership with Carlos Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe In his first season at the club he won the ECC 3 In his second and final season he featured in the Heineken Cup 4 played in a Guinness Premiership Semi Final 5 and won the Anglo Welsh Cup 6 Return to The Bulls Edit Kruger re joined the Blue Bulls in 2010 7 Racing Metro Edit In 2013 Kruger made the move with his family to Paris joining Top 14 club Racing 92 8 Springboks Edit On 2 June 2012 Juandre Kruger was called up to the Springbok squad for the first time for the inbound series against England 9 This was his first National selection On 6 June it was announced by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer that Kruger would start at lock number 5 for the first test of the series against England in Durban on 9 June 2012 This would mark Kruger s debut for South Africa 10 With South Africa running out 22 17 victors in the first test Kruger had made a good start to the series He played all three matches In the second game South Africa won 36 27 thanks to a late try from Pietersen but were held to a 14 14 draw in the final test Honours Edit Racing 92 Top 14 2015 16 11 References Edit a b c Saints make double South African signing Northampton Saints Website 6 October 2008 Archived from the original on 27 February 2012 Retrieved 8 July 2009 Sharks claim Currie Cup triumph ESPN Scrum 25 October 2008 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Northampton 15 3 Bourgoin BBC Sport 22 May 2009 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Munster 33 19 Northampton BBC Sport 10 April 2010 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Northampton 19 21 Saracens BBC Sport 16 May 2010 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Northampton 30 24 Gloucester BBC Sport 21 March 2010 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Juandre Kruger to leave Northampton Saints for Bulls BBC Sport 2 February 2010 Retrieved 2 July 2010 Racing Metro complete deal for Bulls second row Juandre Kruger Sky Sports 12 December 2012 Retrieved 8 November 2015 Springbok squad named Sport24 2 June 2012 Retrieved 6 June 2012 Gavin Rich 6 June 2012 Boks to start with three new caps SuperSport com Retrieved 6 June 2012 Racing 92 beat Toulon to win Top 14 Rugby title rugbyweek com 25 June 2016 Retrieved 23 March 2021 External links EditJuandre Kruger on Twitter SA Rugby Player Profile Juandre Kruger South African Rugby Union Retrieved 31 May 2016 Northampton Profile Bulls Profile Racing Metro Profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Juandre Kruger amp oldid 1134420882, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
