South African rugby union player

Rugby player

Jurie George van Vuuren (born 7 June 1993 in Ladybrand) is a South African rugby union player who plays for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR).

He previously played for theEastern Province Elephants in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge

He also was a member of the Southern Kings. His regular position is lock or flanker.

Career

With no prior senior experience, Van Vuuren joined the Stormers' touring squad during the 2014 Super Rugby season following several injuries to first team players. He made his debut for the Stormers in their 25–15 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra by coming on as a second-half subs*ute. He was named in the starting line-up for the Stormers' next match, against the Reds in Brisbane.

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