Summary
Callie-Theron Visagie (born 9 July 1988) was a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was hooker. He most recently represented the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in Currie Cup. He was included in the Springbok squad for the 2014 Incoming tour. He previously played for the Golden Lions, Western Province and captained Maties in the Varsity Cup.
| Full name | Callie-Theron Visagie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 July 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Paarl, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb; 238 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paarl Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Stellenbosch University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Jenna Visagie, Nicholas Theron Visagie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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After initially joining the Bulls on loan from the Lions for the 2013 Super Rugby season, he joined on a long-term deal, signing until October 2016.[1]
Callie obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree with Honours at Stellenbosch University, and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants while simultaneously pursuing his professional rugby career. Following his career-ending injury in 2016, he moved to London and began working at Goldman Sachs.
References edit
- ^ "Bulls confirm Kings 'clean out'". Rugby365. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
External links edit
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Callie Visagie". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- itsrugby.co.uk profile