Jurie Matthee Explained

Jurie Matthee
Birth Date:4 November 2000
Birth Place:South Africa
Height:1910NaN0
Weight:890NaN0
School:Paarl Gimnasium
University:Stellenbosch University
Position:Fly-half
Currentclub: /
Years1:2023–
Apps1:5
Points1:23
Years2:2023–
Clubupdate:29 October 2023

Jurie Matthee (born 4 November 2000) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the in the United Rugby Championship and the in the Currie Cup. His preferred position is fly-half.[1]

Early career

Matthee attended Stellenbosch University, having gone to school at Paarl Gimnasium.[2] In 2023, he captained the Stellenbosch Maties side, where his performances earned him the attention of the .

Professional career

Matthee signed for the in July 2023.[3] Earlier that year he had made appearances for their Currie Cup side, making his debut against the .[4] He would go on to make 5 appearances that season, scoring 23 total points. Ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship season, he was named in the squad, playing for the side in pre-season against the .[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jurie Matthee. Ultimate Rugby. 29 October 2023.
  2. News: Maties Rugby captain knows how to perform under pressure. Maties Sport. 14 March 2023. 29 October 2023.
  3. News: Province sign new playmaker. SA Rugby Magazine. 1 July 2023. 29 October 2023.
  4. News: Western Province youngsters hope to topple Currie Cup-leading Cheetahs. IOL. 5 May 2023. 29 October 2023.
  5. News: Stormers to unleash new signings in George. Rugby365. 28 September 2023. 29 October 2023.