Walt Steenkamp

Walt Steenkamp (born (1995-07-21)21 July 1995) is a South African rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the new upcoming Rainbow Cup and in the Currie Cup.[1] His regular position is lock.

Walt Steenkamp
Date of birth (1995-07-21) 21 July 1995
Place of birthRustenburg, South Africa
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight121 kg (267 lb; 19 st 1 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Rustenburg
UniversityNorth-West University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Blue Bulls
Youth career
2014–2015 Leopards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2018 Leopards 39 (5)
2018–2020 Cheetahs 23 (10)
2019–2020 Free State Cheetahs 8 (10)
2020–present Blue Bulls ()

Career

In 2016 Steenkamp made his mark in the FNB Varsity Cup for the NWU-Pukke. He was instrumental in clinching the 2016 Varsity Cup against the FNB Maties in overtime. In 2018, he was awarded the Player that Rocks award. After his varsity career he moved on to the Currie Cup First Division, where he made a massive impact for the Leopards.

In 2018, Steenkamp made the move to the Free State Cheetahs, where he continued to impress in the Pro14.

References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Walt Steenkamp". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 September 2018.


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