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Guy Cronjé
Rugby player
Guy Cronjé (born 26 July 1989) is a South African-born Zimbabwean international rugby union footballer, currently playing for KwaZulu-Natal club side College Rovers. His regular playing position is fly-half.
| Date of birth | (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 34) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Michaelhouse, KwaZulu-Natal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Sharks Academy University of South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ross Cronjé (twin brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cronjé played for the Sharks between 2009 and 2011 before making the move north to join the Golden Lions along with twin brother Ross ahead of the 2012 season.[1] He represented the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competition until 2014 and also made two appearances for the Lions in the 2013 Super Rugby season promotion/relegation play-offs.
He was also a member of the University of Johannesburg squad during the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
Through his paternal grandparents, Cronjé gained eligibility to play for Zimbabwe internationally.[2] In 2014, he was included in their squad for the 2014 Africa Cup competition.[3]
- "Lions sign talented youngsters". Sport24. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- "Weakened Zim face tough test". The Herald. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- "Zimbabwe announce 26 man squad traveling to Africa Cup, Group 1A" (Press release). Zimbabwe Rugby. 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Guy Cronjé". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- itsrugby.co.uk profile
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