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Gerrit-Jan van Velze (born 21 February 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays for Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership. He is a versatile forward and can play as a lock, flanker or number 8.[1][2]
| Birth name | Gerrit-Jan van Velze | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 February 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Secunda, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Afrikaans Boys High | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Pretoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for the Bulls in Super Rugby, making his franchise debut during the 2010 Super 14 season against the Crusaders.[3] He also made 65 appearances for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions.
He joined Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2014-15 English Premiership season.[4]
He has signed for Bath Rugby ahead of the 2022-23 English Premiership season.
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