Wesley Dunlop
Wesley Roy Dunlop (born 12 May 1987) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with US Montauban.[1][2]
| Full name | Wesley Roy Dunlop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 12 May 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Pretoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Youth
He went to Grey High School in Port Elizabeth and played for the Eastern Province Under-19 team, as well as NMMU Madibaz in club rugby.
Natal Sharks
In 2007, he moved to Durban, where the joined the Sharks academy. He played for the Sharks XV at Under-21 level and was included in their Vodacom Cup squads in 2009 and 2010. During the 2009 Currie Cup First Division, he made 7 appearances for the Mighty Elephants (now the Eastern Province Kings). In 2010, he was a member of the College Rovers club that won the National Club Championships.
Blue Bulls
In 2011, he then moved to the Blue Bulls. He made several appearances for their Vodacom Cup team in 2011 and 2012. During the same period, he also played for the Varsity Cup side UP Tuks. He had a fantastic season in 2012, finishing as top scorer and also being voted the Player That Rocks.
Eastern Province Kings
In 2012, he then moved back to Port Elizabeth for his second spell with the Eastern Province Kings. He made his debut on 30 July 2012 in the opening game of the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season against Boland Cavaliers, scoring five points in a 25–20 victory.[3]
He was initially named in the Southern Kings squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season, but was later released to the 2013 Vodacom Cup squad.[4]
Montauban
In 2013 he joined US Montauban in French 3rd Division.
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Wesley Dunlop". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- "World Artists Profile Wesley Dunlop". World Artists. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Regent Boland Kavaliers 20-25 Eastern Province Kings". South African Rugby Union. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- "Southern Kings name reduced 35 man Super Rugby squad". Rugby15. Rugby15. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.