Riaan Viljoen
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Riaan Viljoen is a professional South Africa
n rugby union
rugby player. He was born in Carletonville, South Africa and his first tour with the Springboks was to France
, Italy
, Ireland
and England
in late 2009 where he played in one test against Italy on 21 November 2009 and two touring matches. He has recently signed with the Sharks for the upcoming 2012 Super 15.
South Africa
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n rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
rugby player. He was born in Carletonville, South Africa and his first tour with the Springboks was to France
France
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, Italy
Italy
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, Ireland
Ireland
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and England
England
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in late 2009 where he played in one test against Italy on 21 November 2009 and two touring matches. He has recently signed with the Sharks for the upcoming 2012 Super 15.
Honors
- Tour matches: 2
- Total Springbok matches: 2
- Win ratio:
- Tours:
- France, Italy, Ireland & England, 2009.
- North West Craven Week 2001.
- Griquas Currie Cup 2008.
External links
- Riaan Viljoen from SARugby
- Cheetahs Profile