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Jurie Matthee

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

Early career

Matthee attended Stellenbosch University, where he resided in Dagbreek Men's Residence, 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 Western Province.

Professional career

Matthee signed for the Western Province in July 2023.[3] Earlier that year he had made appearances for their Currie Cup side, making his debut against the Free State Cheetahs.[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 Stormers squad, playing for the side in pre-season against the SWD Eagles.[5]

References

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