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| name = Gio Aplon |
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{{Infobox rugby union biography |
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| name = Gio Aplon |
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| image = Gio Aplon 2019a.jpg |
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| fullname = Gio Giaan Aplon |
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| nickname = Pocket Dynamo |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|10|06|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = |
| birth_place = [[Hawston]], [[South Africa]] |
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| height = {{height|m=1.75}} |
| height = {{height|m=1.75}} |
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| weight = {{convert| |
| weight = {{convert|78|kg|stlb lb|0|abbr=on}} |
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| occupation = |
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| ru_position = [[Rugby_union_positions#15. Fullback|Fullback]], [[Rugby union positions#14. & 11. Wing|Wing]] |
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| school = Hawston Secondary, [[Hawston]] |
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| university = |
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| relatives = |
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| position = [[Rugby union positions#Full-back|Fullback / Wing]] |
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| ru_clubcaps = |
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| currentclub = |
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| ru_clubpoints =125 |
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| youthyears1 = |
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| ru_currentclub = Stormers (western province) |
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| youthclubs1 = |
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| super14 = [[Stormers]] |
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| years1 = 2005–2013 |
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| super14years =2007–present |
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| clubs1 = {{Rut|Western Province}} |
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| super14caps = 30 |
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| apps1 = 96 |
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| super14points =76 |
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| points1 = 174 |
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| super14currentclub = |
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| years2 = 2007–2014 |
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| super14update = 11 February 2010 |
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| clubs2 = {{Rut|Stormers}} |
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| ru_province = [[Western Province Rugby Union|Western Province]] |
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| apps2 = 84 |
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| ru_provinceyears = 2005–present |
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| points2 = 91 |
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| years3 = 2014–2017 |
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| ru_provincepoints = (139) |
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| clubs3 = [[FC Grenoble|Grenoble]] |
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| ru_provinceupdate = 11 February 2011 |
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| apps3 = 62 |
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| ru_nationalyears = 2010–present |
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| points3 = 82 |
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| ru_nationalteam = South Africa |
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| years4 = 2017–2020 |
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| ru_nationalcaps = 13 |
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| clubs4 = [[Toyota Verblitz]] |
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| ru_nationalpoints = 15 |
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| apps4 = 23 |
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| ru_ntupdate = 11 February 2011 |
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| points4 = 50 |
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| years5 = 2020–2021 |
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| spouse = Marie Aplon (Bothanis) |
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| clubs5 = {{Rut|Bulls}} |
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| children = |
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| apps5 = 4 |
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| relatives = |
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| points5 = 0 |
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| school = [[Hawston Secondary]] |
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| years6 = 2021 |
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| university = |
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| clubs6 = {{Rut|Blue Bulls}} |
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| apps6 = 1 |
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| points6 = 0 |
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| repyears1 = 2006–2007 |
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| repteam1 = [[South Africa national rugby sevens team|South Africa Sevens]] |
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| repcaps1 = |
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| reppoints1 = |
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| repyears2 = 2010–2012 |
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| repteam2 = [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] ''(test)'' |
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| repcaps2 = 17 |
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| reppoints2 = 25 |
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| repyears3 = 2010 |
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| repteam3 = [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] ''(tour)'' |
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| repcaps3 = 1 |
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| reppoints3 = 0 |
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| clubupdate = 16 September 2022 |
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| repupdate = 21 March 2015 |
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'''Gio Aplon''' (born {{birth date|df=yes|1982|10|06}}) is a South African [[rugby union]] footballer. He scored two tries in a 42–17 triumph against the [[Six Nations Tournament|Six Nations winner]] – France. The match was also his debut playing as a South African winger number 14. |
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'''Gio Giaan Aplon''' (born 6 October 1982) is a former South African [[rugby union]] player. In 2010 he scored two tries in a 42–17 triumph against the [[Six Nations Tournament|Six Nations winner]] – France. The match was also his debut playing as a South African winger number 14. He is considered to be one of the first small wings in South Africa after the likes of [[Breyton Paulse]]. These players are the inspirations of guys like [[Cheslin Kolbe]], [[Kurt-Lee Arendse]] and many more. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Aplon is a winger who |
Aplon is a winger who played for the [[Stormers]]. He also has had a very successful South African sevens career. He has blistering speed and is known as the "pocket dynamo". Playing with the [[Stormers]] gave him confidence. Even though he is small in stature, his speed and elusiveness causes the opposition much grief. He is known for his side steps and is a versatile backline player. Known affectionately by the nickname "Appels" (Afrikaans for Apples) by fans due to his surname, he has become a firm favourite amongst Bok supporters. During the Test in Cape Town against the French on 12 June 2010 he scored 2 tries and was named Man of the Match. |
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Aplon was part of the winning Western Province [[Currie Cup]] side in 2012. |
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On 13 May 2020, Aplon was announced as Jake White's first signing as the Blue Bulls coach. |
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===Grenoble=== |
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Aplon signed a deal to join French side [[FC Grenoble|Grenoble]] after the [[2014 Super Rugby season]].<ref name="Aplon au revoir to Stormers">{{cite web | url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Super15/Aplon-au-revoir-to-Stormers-20140324? | title=Aplon au revoir to Stormers | publisher=Sport24 | date=24 March 2014 | access-date=24 March 2014}}</ref> |
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==Childhood== |
==Childhood== |
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Aplon was born in Hawston a small town to the east of Cape Town |
Aplon was born in Hawston, a small town to the east of Cape Town. Before he started playing rugby, he was in the cricket side for his school.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} |
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== References == |
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*[http://www.wprugby.com/playerprofiles.asp?Id=100 WP rugby profile] |
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*[http://www.thestormers.co.za/profiles.asp?id=251 Stormers profile] |
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*[http://www.sarugby.co.za/playerprofile.aspx?id=37000 SA rugby profile] |
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==References== |
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{{Stormers squad}} |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{Western Province squad|Western Province (rugby team)}} |
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==External links== |
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* {{SA Rugby Profile}} |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100107170738/http://www.wprugby.com/playerprofiles.asp?Id=100 WP rugby profile] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110725002418/http://www.thestormers.co.za/profiles.asp?id=251 Stormers profile] |
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{{2009 South Africa Rugby World Cup Sevens squad}} |
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{{2008–2009 South Africa IRB Sevens World Series squad}} |
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[[Category:South Africa international rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Toyota Verblitz players]] |
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[[Category:Blue Bulls players]] |
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[[Category:World Games bronze medalists for South Africa]] |
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[[Category:World Games medalists in rugby sevens]] |
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[[Category:Medalists at the 2009 World Games]] |
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Full name | Gio Giaan Aplon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 6 October 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Hawston, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 78 kg (12 st 4 lb; 172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Hawston Secondary, Hawston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gio Giaan Aplon (born 6 October 1982) is a former South African rugby union player. In 2010 he scored two tries in a 42–17 triumph against the Six Nations winner – France. The match was also his debut playing as a South African winger number 14. He is considered to be one of the first small wings in South Africa after the likes of Breyton Paulse. These players are the inspirations of guys like Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse and many more.
Career[edit]
Aplon is a winger who played for the Stormers. He also has had a very successful South African sevens career. He has blistering speed and is known as the "pocket dynamo". Playing with the Stormers gave him confidence. Even though he is small in stature, his speed and elusiveness causes the opposition much grief. He is known for his side steps and is a versatile backline player. Known affectionately by the nickname "Appels" (Afrikaans for Apples) by fans due to his surname, he has become a firm favourite amongst Bok supporters. During the Test in Cape Town against the French on 12 June 2010 he scored 2 tries and was named Man of the Match.
Aplon was part of the winning Western Province Currie Cup side in 2012.
On 13 May 2020, Aplon was announced as Jake White's first signing as the Blue Bulls coach.
Grenoble[edit]
Aplon signed a deal to join French side Grenoble after the 2014 Super Rugby season.[1]
Childhood[edit]
Aplon was born in Hawston, a small town to the east of Cape Town. Before he started playing rugby, he was in the cricket side for his school.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Aplon au revoir to Stormers". Sport24. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
External links[edit]
- Gio Aplon at Springboks.rugby
- WP rugby profile
- Stormers profile
- 1982 births
- Living people
- People from Overstrand Local Municipality
- Cape Coloureds
- South African rugby union players
- Stormers players
- Western Province (rugby union) players
- Rugby union fullbacks
- Rugby union wings
- South Africa international rugby union players
- South Africa international rugby sevens players
- South African expatriate rugby union players in France
- FC Grenoble Rugby players
- Rugby sevens players at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games rugby sevens players for South Africa
- Toyota Verblitz players
- Bulls (rugby union) players
- Blue Bulls players
- Rugby union players from the Western Cape
- 2011 Rugby World Cup players
- South African expatriate rugby union players in Japan
- World Games bronze medalists for South Africa
- World Games medalists in rugby sevens
- Medalists at the 2009 World Games
- South African rugby union biography stubs