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| weight = 97kg <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.premiershiprugby.com/clubs/worcester_warriors.php?section=1|title= Aviva Premiership Rugby - Worcester Warriors |work=web page |publisher= Premier Rugby |accessdate =25 September 2011}}</ref> | | weight = 97kg <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.premiershiprugby.com/clubs/worcester_warriors.php?section=1|title= Aviva Premiership Rugby - Worcester Warriors |work=web page |publisher= Premier Rugby |accessdate =25 September 2011}}</ref> | ||
| nickname = | school = | | nickname = | ||
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| relatives = | | relatives = | ||
| ru_position = ], ] | | ru_position = ], ] | ||
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| ru_clubyears = 2005–2009 <br>2009–2011 <br>2011–2012 <br> 2013–2014<br>2014– | ||
| ru_proclubs = {{nobreak|]<br>]<br>] <br> ]}} | | ru_proclubs = {{nobreak|]<br>]<br>] <br> ]<br>[[London Scottish F.C.|London Scottish}} | ||
| ru_clubpoints = (190)<br><br>(120) | | ru_clubpoints = (190)<br><br>(120) | ||
| ru_clubcaps = 87<br><br>52 | | ru_clubcaps = 87<br><br>52 | ||
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'''Errie Claassens''' (born 27 October 1981) is a ]n ] player for Bristol Rugby club. | '''Errie Claassens''' (born 27 October 1981) is a ]n ] player for Bristol Rugby club. Errie is the brother of ] player ] who plays at ] and has represented the ] and the ]. | ||
Claassens moved to the UK in 2005 to sign for the </nowiki>] where he spent four seasons, developing from a bit part player into a proven try scorer. | |||
In 2009 he moved to ] where he was to further his reputation with a strong try scoring record and a number of sparkling individual performances. He has a reputation as a skilful and pacey broken play runner who can play at both ] and ]. | In 2009 he moved to ] where he was to further his reputation with a strong try scoring record and a number of sparkling individual performances. He has a reputation as a skilful and pacey broken play runner who can play at both ] and ]. | ||
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Claassens was named as part of the ''Rugby Times ''magazine 2009/2010 ] "Dream Team" thanks to his consistently strong play and try scoring reputation. | Claassens was named as part of the ''Rugby Times ''magazine 2009/2010 ] "Dream Team" thanks to his consistently strong play and try scoring reputation. | ||
In 2013, Errie Claassens signed a contract to join ] in the ]. However, on 21 May 2014, he left Bristol by mutual consent<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Errie-Claassens-departs-Bristol-Rugby-injury/story-21114511-detail/story.html|publisher=Bristol Post|title=Errie Claassens departs Bristol by mutual consent|date=21 May 2014}}</ref> as he officially joined ] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.londonscottish.com/news/3579.php#.VDpVKhYs6a8|publisher=London Scottish|title=London Scottish sign South African back Errie Claassens|date=21 May 2014}}</ref> | |||
In 2013, Errie Claassens signed a contract to join ] in the ] | |||
Claassens is the brother of ] player ] who plays at ] and has represented the ] and the ]. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Errie Claassens
| image =
| birth_name = Errie Claassens
| birth_date = (1981-10-27) October 27, 1981 (age 43)
| cityofbirth = Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa
| death_date =
| cityofdeath =
| countryofdeath =
| height = 1.80m
| weight = 97kg
| nickname =
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| ru_position = Wing, Full Back
| ru_clubyears = 2005–2009
2009–2011
2011–2012
2013–2014
2014–
| ru_proclubs = {{nobreak|Rotherham Titans
London Welsh
Worcester Warriors
Bristol Rugby
[[London Scottish F.C.|London Scottish}}
| ru_clubpoints = (190)
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52
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Errie Claassens (born 27 October 1981) is a South African rugby union player for Bristol Rugby club. Errie is the brother of Toulon player Michael Claassens who plays at scrum half and has represented the Free State Cheetahs and the Springboks.
Claassens moved to the UK in 2005 to sign for the </nowiki>Rotherham Titans where he spent four seasons, developing from a bit part player into a proven try scorer.
In 2009 he moved to London Welsh where he was to further his reputation with a strong try scoring record and a number of sparkling individual performances. He has a reputation as a skilful and pacey broken play runner who can play at both full back and winger.
Errie formerly played as a fullback or winger for Worcester Warriors.
Claassens was named as part of the Rugby Times magazine 2009/2010 RFU Championship "Dream Team" thanks to his consistently strong play and try scoring reputation.
In 2013, Errie Claassens signed a contract to join Bristol Rugby in the RFU Championship. However, on 21 May 2014, he left Bristol by mutual consent as he officially joined London Scottish on a two-year contract.
References
- "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Worcester Warriors". web page. Premier Rugby. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- "Errie Claassens departs Bristol by mutual consent". Bristol Post. 21 May 2014.
- "London Scottish sign South African back Errie Claassens". London Scottish. 21 May 2014.
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