De Wet Barry Explained

De Wet Barry
Fullname:De Wet Barry
Birth Date:24 June 1978
Birth Place:Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
School:Paarl Gimnasium
University:Cape Technikon
Relatives:Marnus Labuschagne (Nephew)
Position:Centre
Years1:1997–2007
Apps1:78
Points1:?
Years2:1999–2007
Apps2:78
Points2:?
Years3:2007–2009
Clubs3:Harlequins
Apps3:13
Points3:10
Years4:2009–2011
Apps4:29
Points4:35
Repyears1:2000–2006
Repteam1:South Africa
Repcaps1:39
Reppoints1:15
Clubupdate:19 January 2012
Repupdate:23 January 2012

De Wet Barry (born 24 June 1978 in Ceres, Western Cape) is a South African former rugby union footballer who played 38 test matches for the South Africa (the Springboks).

In 2000, Barry made his Springbok debut against Canada in East London. Barry had a reputation as a brutal defender and hard, straight running centre, this saw him become a key member of the Springbok squad in 2004. Barry captained the Stormers in the 2006 Super 14 season. Following the 2007 Currie Cup, Barry joined Harlequin F.C. of the Premiership Rugby.[1] In July 2009 he signed up to join in the Currie Cup.

In January 2012, Barry announced his retirement. Initially, Barry took up a role of defensive coach at the .[2] However, he left at the end of 2013.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barry makes Quins switch. 2007-05-21. express.co.uk. 2018-03-21.
  2. Web site: De Wet Barry calls it a day. 2012-01-19. sport24.co.za. 2012-01-19.
  3. Web site: Kings gaan by klubs haker soek . Beeld . Media24 . 5 November 2013 . 6 November 2013 . Afrikaans.