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Riekert Hattingh

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Riekert Hattingh
Date of birth (1994-03-05) 5 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight100 kg (16 st; 220 lb)
Notable relative(s)Drikus Hattingh (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Ohio Aviators 6 (20)
2018– Seattle Seawolves 39 (85)
Correct as of 4 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– United States 2 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021

Riekert Hattingh (born 5 March 1994) is a United States rugby union player, currently playing for the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Professional career

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Hattingh signed for Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, having represented the side since 2018.[2] Hattingh made his debut for United States against England during the 2021 July rugby union tests.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Riekert Hattingh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Riekert Hattingh". Seattle Seawolves. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ "USA Men's XVs National Team Names 30-Player Traveling Roster for England and Ireland Tests". USA Rugby. 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ "England 43-29 United States: Joe Cokanasiga shines on international return". BBC Sport. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
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