Tertius Daniller (born 4 August 1989 in Paarl) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played with Western Province.[1][2][3] His usually plays as a loose-forward.
Full name | Tertius Daniller | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 4 August 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Paarl, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 103 kg (16 st 3 lb; 227 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Paarl Gimnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Stellenbosch University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Hennie Daniller (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He represented the Western Province U19 team in 2008 and the Western Province U21 team in 2009 and 2010.
In 2010, he was included in the Western Province squad for the 2010 Vodacom Cup competition[4] and made his first class debut for them against the SWD Eagles.[5] That was his only appearance that season, but in the 2011 Vodacom Cup campaign, he made seven starts, which also led to his inclusion in the squad for the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division.[6] He made his debut against the Pumas,[7] scored his first try two weeks later against the Leopards[8] and made eight appearances overall.
He joined brother Hennie at the Free State Cheetahs for the start of 2013,[9] making seven appearances in the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition.
In 2013, he had a short spell on loan at the Griffons, playing in the 2013 Currie Cup First Division.[10]
He also represented Maties in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Varsity Cup competitions.
Tertius Daniller is the younger brother of long-time Free State Cheetahs full-back Hennie Daniller.[11]