Antonie Claassen Explained

Antonie Claassen
Birth Place:Durban, South Africa
Birth Date:20 October 1984
Weight:104kg (229lb)
Ru Position:Flanker
Ru Clubyears:2007–2012
2012–2014
2014–present
Ru Clubcaps:128
53
145
Ru Clubpoints:(55)
(30)
(55)
Ru Province:Blue Bulls
Ru Provinceyears:2007
Ru Provincecaps:1
Ru Provincepoints:(0)
Ru Nationalyears:2013–2014
Ru Nationalcaps:6
Ru Nationalpoints:(0)
Ru Ntupdate:8 March 2014
Ru Clubupdate:11 September 2020

Antonie Delport Claassen (born 20 October 1984) is a French and South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14.[1] He began his career with Blue Bulls in his native South Africa before moving to CA Brive in 2006. His father, Wynand Claassen was a South African international and Springboks captain in 1981–82. Claassen made his debut for France in the 2013 Six Nations Championship, qualifying on residency grounds.

He graduated from Durban High School in 2002, and represented South Africa at U19 level.

Honours

Club

Castres

2012–13[2]

Racing 92

2015–16[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antonie Claassen Profile. Itsrugby.co.uk. 5 November 2012.
  2. News: KOCKOTT TAKES CASTRES TO THE TOP. rugby365.com. 1 June 2013 . 13 March 2021.
  3. News: Racing 92 beat Toulon to win Top 14 Rugby title. rugbyweek.com. 25 June 2016 . 23 March 2021.