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{{Infobox rugby biography |
{{Infobox rugby biography |
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| name = Guy Cronjé |
| name = Guy Cronjé |
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| occupation = |
| occupation = |
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| school = [[Michaelhouse]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]] |
| school = [[Michaelhouse]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]] |
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| university = Sharks Academy <br> [[University of South Africa]] |
| university = Sharks Academy <br /> [[University of South Africa]] |
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| relatives = [[Ross Cronjé]] (twin brother) |
| relatives = [[Ross Cronjé]] (twin brother) |
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| position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Scrum-Half]] / [[Fly-half (rugby union)|Fly-Half]] |
| position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Scrum-Half]] / [[Fly-half (rugby union)|Fly-Half]] |
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| currentclub = College Rovers |
| currentclub = College Rovers |
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| youthyears1 = 2005–2010 |
| youthyears1 = 2005–2010 |
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| youthclubs1 = {{Rut |
| youthclubs1 = {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}} |
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| years1 = 2009–2011 |
| years1 = 2009–2011 |
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| clubs1 = {{Rut |
| clubs1 = {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)|CC=y}} |
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| apps1 = 20 |
| apps1 = 20 |
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| points1 = 60 |
| points1 = 60 |
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| years2 = 2012–2014 |
| years2 = 2012–2014 |
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| clubs2 = {{Rut |
| clubs2 = {{Rut|Golden Lions}} |
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| apps2 = 21 |
| apps2 = 21 |
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| points2 = 94 |
| points2 = 94 |
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| years3 = 2013–2014 |
| years3 = 2013–2014 |
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| clubs3 = {{Rut |
| clubs3 = {{Rut|Lions}} |
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| apps3 = 2 |
| apps3 = 2 |
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| points3 = 0 |
| points3 = 0 |
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| amatyears1 = 2012–2013 |
| amatyears1 = 2012–2013 |
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| amatteam1 = {{Rut |
| amatteam1 = {{Rut|UJ}} |
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| amatapps1 = 10 |
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| amatpoints1 = 66 |
| amatpoints1 = 66 |
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| amatyears2 = 2015–present |
| amatyears2 = 2015–present |
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| amatteam2 = College Rovers |
| amatteam2 = College Rovers |
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| amatapps2 = 6 |
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| amatpoints2 = 0 |
| amatpoints2 = 0 |
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| repyears1 = 2014–present |
| repyears1 = 2014–present |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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Cronjé played for the {{Rut |
Cronjé played for the {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}} between 2009 and 2011 before making the move north to join the {{Rut|Golden Lions}} along with twin brother [[Ross Cronjé|Ross]] ahead of the 2012 season.<ref name="Lions sign talented youngsters">{{cite web | url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Lions-sign-talented-youngsters-20111102 | title=Lions sign talented youngsters | publisher=Sport24 | date=3 November 2011 | access-date=4 February 2015}}</ref> He represented the {{Rut|Golden Lions}} in the [[Currie Cup]] and [[Vodacom Cup]] competition until 2014 and also made two appearances for the {{Rut|Lions}} in the [[2013 Super Rugby season#Promotion/relegation play-offs|2013 Super Rugby season promotion/relegation play-offs]]. |
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He was also a member of the [[University of Johannesburg]] squad during the [[2012 Varsity Rugby#Varsity Cup|2012]] and [[2013 Varsity Cup|2013]] [[Varsity Cup]] competitions. |
He was also a member of the [[University of Johannesburg]] squad during the [[2012 Varsity Rugby#Varsity Cup|2012]] and [[2013 Varsity Cup|2013]] [[Varsity Cup]] competitions. |
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==Representative rugby== |
==Representative rugby== |
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Through his paternal grandparents, Cronjé gained eligibility to play for {{nrut|Zimbabwe}} internationally.<ref name="Weakened Zim face tough test">{{cite web | url=http://www.herald.co.zw/weakened-zim-face-tough-test/ | title=Weakened Zim face tough test | publisher=The Herald | date=5 July 2013 | |
Through his paternal grandparents, Cronjé gained eligibility to play for {{nrut|Zimbabwe}} internationally.<ref name="Weakened Zim face tough test">{{cite web | url=http://www.herald.co.zw/weakened-zim-face-tough-test/ | title=Weakened Zim face tough test | publisher=The Herald | date=5 July 2013 | access-date=25 June 2014}}</ref> In 2014, he was included in their squad for the [[2014 Africa Cup]] competition.<ref name="Zimbabwe announce 26 man squad traveling to Africa Cup, Group 1A">{{cite press release | url=http://www.zimbabwerugby.com/article/zimbabwe-announce-26-man-squad-traveling-africa-cup-group-1a | title=Zimbabwe announce 26 man squad traveling to Africa Cup, Group 1A | publisher=Zimbabwe Rugby | date=25 June 2014 | access-date=25 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701213419/http://www.zimbabwerugby.com/article/zimbabwe-announce-26-man-squad-traveling-africa-cup-group-1a | archive-date=1 July 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Reference List== |
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==References== |
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* {{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=38167 | name=Guy Cronjé | date=30 May 2016}} |
* {{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=38167 | name=Guy Cronjé | date=30 May 2016}} |
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* [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_16898.html itsrugby.co.uk profile] |
* [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_16898.html itsrugby.co.uk profile] |
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{{2014 Golden Lions Vodacom Cup squad}} |
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{{2013 Lions Super Rugby Promotion / Relegation squad}} |
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{{2012 Golden Lions Currie Cup squad}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cronje, Guy}} |
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[[Category:Zimbabwe international rugby union players]] |
[[Category:Zimbabwe international rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Rugby union fly-halves]] |
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[[Category:Golden Lions players]] |
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[[Category:Sharks (Currie Cup) players]] |
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[[Category:Afrikaner people]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:22, 26 October 2023
Date of birth | 26 July 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Michaelhouse, KwaZulu-Natal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Sharks Academy University of South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Ross Cronjé (twin brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Guy Cronjé (born 26 July 1989) is a South African-born Zimbabwean international rugby union footballer, currently playing for KwaZulu-Natal club side College Rovers. His regular playing position is fly-half.
Club career
[edit]Cronjé played for the Sharks between 2009 and 2011 before making the move north to join the Golden Lions along with twin brother Ross ahead of the 2012 season.[1] He represented the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competition until 2014 and also made two appearances for the Lions in the 2013 Super Rugby season promotion/relegation play-offs.
He was also a member of the University of Johannesburg squad during the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
Representative rugby
[edit]Through his paternal grandparents, Cronjé gained eligibility to play for Zimbabwe internationally.[2] In 2014, he was included in their squad for the 2014 Africa Cup competition.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lions sign talented youngsters". Sport24. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ "Weakened Zim face tough test". The Herald. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Zimbabwe announce 26 man squad traveling to Africa Cup, Group 1A" (Press release). Zimbabwe Rugby. 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
External links
[edit]- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Guy Cronjé". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- itsrugby.co.uk profile
- Living people
- 1989 births
- South African rugby union players
- Zimbabwe international rugby union players
- Rugby union fly-halves
- Rugby union players from Johannesburg
- Golden Lions players
- Sharks (Currie Cup) players
- Afrikaner people
- South African twins
- Alumni of Michaelhouse
- South African rugby union biography stubs