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TOYOTA CHEETAHS Toyota Cheetahs

Match Date29 August 2025 - 17:00

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Carling Currie Cup

SUZUKI GRIQUAS Suzuki Griquas

Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

Carel-Jan  Coetzee

Carel-Jan Coetzee

Centre

1.83 m

96.00 kg

Player Details

: Carel-Jan

: Coetzee

: 23/01/1995

Biography

Most memorable experience: Playing against Emerging Ireland and Georgia was an amazing experience, highlighting the thrill of competing against international teams.

- Pre-game ritual or superstition: Taking Panado for pain management is your go-to routine.

- Biggest inspiration: Danie Gerber is a huge inspiration for you, motivating you to give your all on the field.

- Challenging moment: Smiley retiring due to Covid-19 and having to start again presented a significant challenge.

- Hobbies or activities: You enjoy woodwork and gardening in your free time.

- Advice to young players: Your advice is to focus on personal growth and not let coaches define your journey – play for yourself.

- Rugby legends at a gathering: Danie Gerber and Heinrich de Villiers would be excellent company.


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