Joe van Niekerk: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
(44 intermediate revisions by 29 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{for|the South African-born Italian rugby union player|Joe van Niekerk (rugby union, born 1989)}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2016}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Joe van Niekerk
| name = Joe van Niekerk
| image =
| image = USO - RCT - 28-09-2013 - Stade Mathon - Johann Christiaan Van Niekerk.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| birth_name = Johann van Niekerk
| birth_name = Johann van Niekerk
| nickname = Big Joe
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|14}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|05|14}}
| birth_place = [[Port Elizabeth]], South Africa
| birth_place = [[Port Elizabeth]], South Africa
Line 20: Line 20:
| ru_nationalpoints = (50)
| ru_nationalpoints = (50)
| ru_ntupdate =
| ru_ntupdate =
| ru_clubyears = 2008–present
| ru_clubyears = 2008–2014
| ru_proclubs = [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]]
| ru_proclubs = [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]]
| ru_clubcaps = 122
| ru_clubcaps = 122
Line 50: Line 50:
}}
}}


'''Johann "Joe" van Niekerk''' (born 14 May 1980 in [[Port Elizabeth]]) was a South African [[rugby union]] player, who generally played either as a [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] or [[Number eight (rugby union)|number 8]]. He is currently a retired professional rugby union player.
'''Johann''' "'''Joe'''" '''van Niekerk''' (born 14 May 1980) is a South African former professional [[rugby union]] player who played either as a [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]] or [[Number eight (rugby union)|number 8]].


== Career overview ==
== Career overview ==
Line 57: Line 57:
Van Niekerk has experienced injury troubles throughout his senior-level career. When healthy, however, he is considered able to compete with virtually any back-row player in the world. He scored important tries for the Boks in home wins over the [[Australia national rugby union team|Wallabies]] in the [[2002 Tri Nations Series]] and the [[2004 Tri Nations Series]]. He has often been used as an "impact player" off the bench, especially in the [[2005 Tri Nations Series]].
Van Niekerk has experienced injury troubles throughout his senior-level career. When healthy, however, he is considered able to compete with virtually any back-row player in the world. He scored important tries for the Boks in home wins over the [[Australia national rugby union team|Wallabies]] in the [[2002 Tri Nations Series]] and the [[2004 Tri Nations Series]]. He has often been used as an "impact player" off the bench, especially in the [[2005 Tri Nations Series]].


In 2002, he was voted the South African "Player of the Year". In the first match of the [[2008 Tri Nations Series]] against the All Blacks in [[Wellington]], he was a surprise choice to start at No. 8. He was expected to play for the [[Northampton Saints]] however his contract was terminated before he arrived, reportedly because of constant injury problems. At the moment he owns a large organic farm in Costa Rica where he lives. In May 2013 he played as a replacement as [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]] won the [[2013 Heineken Cup Final]] by 16–15 against [[ASM Clermont Auvergne|Clermont Auvergne]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.espn.co.uk/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182967.html|title= Toulon claim Heineken Cup glory|date=18 March 2013|work=ESPN|accessdate=20 May 2013 }}</ref>
In 2002, he was voted the South African "Player of the Year". In the first match of the [[2008 Tri Nations Series]] against the All Blacks in [[Wellington]], he was a surprise choice to start at No. 8. He was expected to play for the [[Northampton Saints]] however his contract was terminated before he arrived, reportedly because of constant injury problems. In May 2013 he played as a replacement as [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]] won the [[2013 Heineken Cup Final]] by 16–15 against [[ASM Clermont Auvergne|Clermont Auvergne]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.espn.co.uk/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182967.html|title= Toulon claim Heineken Cup glory|date=18 March 2013|work=ESPN|access-date=20 May 2013 }}</ref> After [[2014 Heineken Cup Final]] van Niekerk has officially retired from rugby union.

Van Niekerk resides in [[Costa Rica]] and runs Rama Organica [[organic farm]].<ref>[https://www.rugbyworld.com/news/spiritual-journey-takes-joe-van-niekerk-from-toulon-to-the-jungle-100693 Spiritual journey takes Joe van Niekerk from Springboks to the jungle]</ref>


== Teams ==
== Teams ==
Line 71: Line 73:
*[[South Africa national rugby union team|Springboks]] 2001–2012
*[[South Africa national rugby union team|Springboks]] 2001–2012
*[[Northampton Saints]] (contract was terminated before arrival)
*[[Northampton Saints]] (contract was terminated before arrival)
*[[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]] (France) 2008 – present
*[[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]] (France) 2008 – 2014

==Honours==
⚫
===Toulon===
⚫
* [[European Rugby Champions Cup|Heineken Cup]]: [[2012–13 Heineken Cup|2013]], [[2013–14 Heineken Cup|2014]]
* [[EPCR Challenge Cup|European Challenge Cup]] runner-up: [[2009–10 European Challenge Cup|2009–10]], [[2011–12 European Challenge Cup|2011–12]]
⚫
* [[Top 14]] : [[2013–14 Top 14 season|2014]]
* [[Top 14]] runner-up: [[2011–12 Top 14 season|2012]], [[2012–13 Top 14 season|2013]]


== Honours ==
===South Africa===
* [[The Rugby Championship|Tri Nations]]: [[2004 Tri Nations Series|2004]]
⚫
;[[Toulon]]
⚫
*[[Heineken Cup|Heineken Cup European Champions]]: [[2012–13 Heineken Cup|2013]], 2014
⚫
*[[Top 14|Top 14 French League]] : [[2013–14 Top 14 season|2014]]


== References ==
== References ==
Line 91: Line 98:
|title = Squads
|title = Squads
|list1 =
|list1 =
{{2010 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2008 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2008 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2007 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2006 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2006 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2005 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2005 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2004 South Africa outgoing tours squad}}
{{2004 Western Province Currie Cup squad}}
{{2004 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{South Africa Squad 2003 World Cup}}
{{South Africa Squad 2003 World Cup}}
{{2003 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2002 South Africa outgoing tours squad}}
{{2002 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2002 South Africa incoming tours squad}}
{{2001 South Africa outgoing tours squad}}
{{2001 South Africa Tri Nations squad}}
{{2000–2001 South Africa IRB Sevens World Series squad}}
}}
}}


Line 115: Line 104:
[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Port Elizabeth]]
[[Category:Rugby union players from Gqeberha]]
[[Category:Afrikaner people]]
[[Category:Afrikaner people]]
[[Category:White South African people]]
[[Category:South African people of Dutch descent]]
[[Category:South African people of Dutch descent]]
⚫
[[Category:South African expatriate sportspeople in France]]
[[Category:South African rugby union players]]
[[Category:South African rugby union players]]
[[Category:South Africa international rugby union players]]
[[Category:South Africa international rugby union players]]
[[Category:Golden Lions players]]
[[Category:Golden Lions players]]
[[Category:Lions (Super Rugby) players]]
[[Category:Lions (United Rugby Championship) players]]
[[Category:Stormers players]]
[[Category:Stormers players]]
[[Category:Western Province (rugby team) players]]
[[Category:Western Province (rugby union) players]]
[[Category:Northampton Saints players]]
[[Category:Northampton Saints players]]
[[Category:Rugby union flankers]]
[[Category:Rugby union flankers]]
[[Category:Rugby union number eights]]
[[Category:Rugby union number eights]]
[[Category:Alumni of King Edward VII School (Johannesburg)]]
[[Category:Alumni of King Edward VII School (Johannesburg)]]
[[Category:RC Toulonnais players]]
[[Category:RC Toulon players]]
[[Category:Expatriate rugby union players in France]]
[[Category:South African expatriate rugby union players in France]]
⚫
[[Category:South African expatriate rugby union players]]
[[Category:South Africa international rugby sevens players]]
[[Category:South Africa international rugby sevens players]]
[[Category:Male rugby sevens players]]
[[Category:Male rugby sevens players]]
⚫
[[Category:2003 Rugby World Cup players]]
⚫
[[Category:South African expatriate rugby union players in England]]

Revision as of 20:53, 27 April 2024

For the South African-born Italian rugby union player, see Joe van Niekerk (rugby union, born 1989).

Joe van Niekerk
Birth nameJohann van Niekerk
Date of birth (1980-05-14) 14 May 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthPort Elizabeth, South Africa
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker/No.8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2014 Toulon 122 120
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2007 Western Province ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2003
2004–2007		 Lions
Stormers		 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2010 South Africa 52 (50)

Johann "Joe" van Niekerk (born 14 May 1980) is a South African former professional rugby union player who played either as a flanker or number 8.

Career overview

After starring for the South Africa Schools, under-19, and under-21 sides, and captaining at all three levels, van Niekerk received the rare honour of being called up to the Springboks directly from the U21 side in 2001, in spite of never having played a game in either the Currie Cup or Super 12.[1] He made his debut against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Van Niekerk has experienced injury troubles throughout his senior-level career. When healthy, however, he is considered able to compete with virtually any back-row player in the world. He scored important tries for the Boks in home wins over the Wallabies in the 2002 Tri Nations Series and the 2004 Tri Nations Series. He has often been used as an "impact player" off the bench, especially in the 2005 Tri Nations Series.

In 2002, he was voted the South African "Player of the Year". In the first match of the 2008 Tri Nations Series against the All Blacks in Wellington, he was a surprise choice to start at No. 8. He was expected to play for the Northampton Saints however his contract was terminated before he arrived, reportedly because of constant injury problems. In May 2013 he played as a replacement as Toulon won the 2013 Heineken Cup Final by 16–15 against Clermont Auvergne.[2] After 2014 Heineken Cup Final van Niekerk has officially retired from rugby union.

Van Niekerk resides in Costa Rica and runs Rama Organica organic farm.[3]

Teams

Honours

Toulon

South Africa

References

Endnotes

  1. ^ "Showdown at ... Quiz Creek" 2008, p. 32.
  2. ^ "Toulon claim Heineken Cup glory". ESPN. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  3. ^ Spiritual journey takes Joe van Niekerk from Springboks to the jungle

External links

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_van_Niekerk&oldid=1221093156"