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Deon André Fourie (born 25 September 1986) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays for Western Province in the South African Provincial Currie Cup competition. His regular playing positions are Hooker and Loose forward. He is known for his work rate and power at the rucks.
- Starting Out
- First Western Province and Stormers Stint
- Springbok Snub
- Move to Lyon
- Playing with George Smith
- Pro D2 and Grenoble
- Return to South Africa
- Currie Cup Ton
- Springbok Debut
- Looking Ahead
But how did he get to this point? Well, it all started back in Polokwane, where a livewire teenager was turning out for Hoërskool Pietersburg – the same school the most capped Springbokof all time, Victor Matfield, attended. The school has now produced four Springboks in their history but also boasts records for the oldest player to represent the S...
A Super Rugby debut came for Fourie in 2008, with his first season coinciding with the arrival of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber at the Stormersfrom the Cheetahs. During this period, he earned the nickname ‘Branna’ [reference to Brannewyn (brandy) and coke], although he did not disclose the story behind it, insisting that it would remain betwe...
Despite his form, a Test call-up did not come as then-Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer notoriously favoured the bigger loose forwards. Fourie was left on the outskirts, much like CJ Stander, while there wasn’t a shortage of big hookers in the country at the time either. “That was one of the biggest reasons why I moved overseas because I had a good yea...
Following the 2014 Super Rugby season, Fourie packed his bags for France, joining newly-promoted Lyon. However, there were other teams interested in his services. Toulon had offered him a deal but it fell through, paving the way for him to join Lyon. “I actually had a deal with Toulon at the end of 2012, but something went wrong there and it fell t...
It was at Lyon where Fourie met another player who played deep into his 30s, legendary Wallabies flanker George Smith. “I played with George Smith for Lyon for one season and I really enjoyed that year,” he said. “What I learned from him was just his work ethic. I think that’s why he was the player he was, and that’s why he probably played for as l...
Grenoble were then relegated to the second division in France and, due to having no exit clause in the contract, he would spend another season in the Pro D2. “It was quite difficult,” Fourie said, reflecting on that period. “I spoke to Pierre in January and said I would like to stay at Lyon, and he said that this was difficult to give me an answer ...
In 2021, Fourie secured a move back to South Africa, rejoining his former side, but how did it come about? “I felt that I still had a few years of good rugby left in me but I was stuck in the second division in France. I wanted to come back home, we had two kids in France and we missed our friends and our family,” he said. “So I started looking aro...
Having notched up 100 Stormers games, he is just two Currie Cup caps short of claiming his ton for Western Province, and while his injury and potential Test call-ups could curtail that, Fourie is keen to reach the milestone. “It’s always a privilege to play in the blue and white hoops with all the history and tradition. So I would like to have a fe...
Before the semi-finals of the URC, Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming three-Test series to face Wales. Fourie was told of his call-up by Dobson while medics were attending to a wound copped after the win over Ulster. He was named on the bench for the second Test with the Welsh in Bloemfontein and was captured taking in the emotions of a long...
Fourie signed a two-year deal until the end of 2024 with the Stormers, and if he does feature for the Springboks in the final year of his current contract, he will become the oldest player to represent the side, overtaking Matfield’s record. But will he look to play on past his current deal, and is there any kind of retirement date in mind? “For no...
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2 nov 2023 · Deon Fourie - foto Springboks. Alla Coppa del Mondo è stata scritta una delle più belle storie di rugby, quella di Deon Fourie (1.76 m x 96 kg), Campione del Mondo a 37 anni con gli Springboks che poco più di due anni fa giocava terza linea a Grenoble, nella PROD2 francese (seconda divisione).
Deon Fourie. Position: Flank. Date of birth: 25/09/1986. Place of birth: Pretoria. Height: 177cms. Weight: 98kgs. DHL Stormers caps: 116.
ByDoug Mattushek. 23rd February 2024. Springbok veteran Deon Fourie recounted his incredible experience in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final against New Zealand. The year is 2022 and at 35 years old, Fourie was well into the twilight years of his career.
5 nov 2023 · IOL Sport. Two years ago, veteran loose forward Deon Fourie would never have dreamt he would be part of a Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok team.
5 apr 2024 · By SABC Sport. 5th April 2024. Experienced flank Deon Fourie will make his return from injury in one of four changes to the Stormers starting XV for their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
