JJ Theron
| Full name | Jacques J Theron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 February 2005 Upington, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JJ Theron (born 8 February 2005) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Bulls and Blue Bulls. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
Early career
Theron attended Grey College, Bloemfontein where he played rugby for the first XV, captaining the side.[2] His school performances earned him selection for the South Africa Schools side, captaining them in 2023.[3] In 2025, he represented the South Africa U20 side.[4]
Professional career
Theron represented the Cheetahs in junior rugby, representing their Craven Week side in 2022 and 2023.[5][6] In 2024, he joined up with the Bulls academy, being selected in the South African Rugby Academy.[7] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Blue Bulls in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division.[8] Following this, he made his Bulls debut in the opening round of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship against the Ospreys.[9]
References
- ^ "JJ Theron". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Grey College convincing win over Paarl Boys". SA School Sports. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "SA Schools sides to clash in Wellington on Thursday". SA Rugby. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Junior Boks excited for Italian challenge". SA Rugby. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "The Unlucky 10: Loose Forwards Edition". Next Gen XV. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "SA Schools sides named after successful Craven Week". SA Rugby. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Academy squad named for Stellenbosch camp". SA Rugby. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Bulls pick new captain and host of U21s". Rugby365. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Willie gets bench role, Bok prop back for Bulls". Rugby365. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.