Riekert Hattingh

Riekert Hattingh (born 5 March 1994 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African-born American rugby union player currently playing for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. His regular position is Number 8.[1]

Riekert Hattingh
Date of birth (1994-03-05) 5 March 1994
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Menlopark
Rugby union career
Position(s) No.8
Current team Seattle Seawolves
Youth career
2010-2014 Blue Bulls
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Austin Blacks ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2018-present
Ohio Aviators
Seattle Seawolves
6
21
(25)
(40)
Correct as of 16 June 2019
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014
2015-2016
Golden Lions
Blue Bulls

12

(10)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019- United States 0 (0)
Correct as of 16 June 2019

In 2019, he was called up to the USA training squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup,[2] having completed his 3-year residency requirements on June 1, 2019.[3]

References

  1. “Riekert Hattingh Seattle Seawolves Profile” Accessed: 17/6/2019
  2. “Eagles name PNC and World Cup training group” 12/6/2019
  3. “Riekert Hattingh ready to soar like an eagle” 5/4/2019


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