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Tiaan Pretorius

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Tiaan Pretorius
Date of birth (2001-02-19) 19 February 2001 (age 23)[1]
SchoolPaul Roos Gymnasium
Notable relative(s)Kwagga Smith (uncle)
Rugby union career
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Western Province ()
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2022- South Africa
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Team competition

Tiaan Pretorius (born 19 February 2001) is a South African rugby union player. He plays for the South Africa national rugby sevens team.

Career

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He played for Paul Roos Gymnasium and represented Western Province and SA Schools. He received his first call up to the South Africa national rugby sevens team in Dubai in 2022.[2] In Rugby sevens, he is able to play hooker or loose head and has been compared in style to Ryan Oosthuizen.[3]

After missing some time through injury,[4] he was recalled back into the South African sevens team in December 2023.[5] In July 2024, he was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[6]

Personal life

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He has shared his thoughts on men's fashion for Men's Health (magazine).[7] He is the nephew of Kwagga Smith.[4][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Tiaan Pretorius". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Pretorius to add speed and versatility to Blitzboks in Cape Town". iol.co.za. December 7, 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Blitzboks add speedy Pretorius". Sarugbymag. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Tiaan Pretorius: The New Face in Rugby Sevens". Capetown.today. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Pretorius to add speed and versatility in Cape Town". Soringboks.rugby. December 7, 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ Adams, Zaahler (19 July 2024). "Tiaan Pretorius hopes Stade de France magic rubs off on Blitzboks at Paris Olympics". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ Mukhari, Art (December 7, 2023). "Tiaan Pretorius of the Springboks Sevens Team Shares Must-Know Style Tips". mh.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  8. ^ "FAMILY AFFAIR: Blitzboks rookie draws inspiration from uncle Kwagga Smith". thesouthafrican. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.