JC Janse van Rensburg

Jacobus Christo Janse van Rensburg (born 9 January 1986) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is prop. He represents Grenoble in the Top 14, having previously played for the Lions and Stormers in Super Rugby, the Golden Lions and Western Province in the Currie Cup and for Bayonne in the French Top 14.

JC Janse van Rensburg
Full nameJacobus Christo Janse van Rensburg
Date of birth (1986-01-09) 9 January 1986
Place of birthPrince Albert, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight109 kg (17 st 2 lb; 240 lb)
SchoolOakdale Agricultural College, Riversdale
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Grenoble
Youth career
2004 SWD Eagles
2006 Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2013 Golden Lions XV 12 (5)
2006–2013 Golden Lions 67 (0)
2008–2013 Lions 52 (5)
2013 → Sharks 3 (0)
2013–2015 Bayonne 54 (0)
2016–2018 Stormers 40 (5)
2016–2018 Western Province 20 (0)
2018–present Grenoble 0 (0)
Correct as of 13 July 2018

He also joined the Sharks on a short-term loan deal for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[1]

In 2013, he signed a two-year deal with French team Bayonne.[2]

In July 2015, it was announced that Janse van Rensburg would return to South Africa to link up with Cape Town-based outfit the Stormers prior to the 2016 Super Rugby season, signing a two-year deal with the side.[3]

He returned to France after the 2018 Super Rugby season, joining Grenoble.[4]

References
  1. "JP on sabbatical". Sharks (rugby union). 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  2. "Deux renforts pour boucler le recrutement de l'Aviron Bayonnais". Sud Ouest (in French). Sud Ouest. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  3. "JC Janse van Rensburg signs with DHL Stormers" (Press release). Stormers. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. "Janse van Rensburg heading back to France" (Press release). Stormers. 1 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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