Johannes Coenrad "Boeta" Wessels (born 30 June 1973) is a South African former rugby union player.[1]

Boeta Wessels
Birth nameJohannes Coenrad Wessels
Date of birth (1973-06-30) 30 June 1973 (age 51)
Place of birthSishen, Northern Cape
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolKathu High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flyhalf, Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993–2000 Griquas 111 (679)
2001 Blue Bulls 19 (57)
2003–2004 Leopards 23 (54)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 Sharks 8 (7)
1999 Cats 5 (2)
2001–2002 Bulls 12 (46)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997 South Africa (tour) 1

Playing career

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Wessels matriculated at Kathu High School in the Northern Cape and was selected for the Griquas Craven Week team in 1991. He made his senior provincial debut for the Griquas in 1993 and played in 111 first-class matches for the union. Wessels also played Super Rugby for the Sharks, the Cats and the Bulls.[2]

Wessels toured with the Springboks to Europe in 1997. He did not play in any test matches for the Springboks and played in one tour match.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Boeta Wessels". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2005). South African Rugby Annual 2005. Cape Town: SA Rugby & MWP Media (Pty) Ltd. p. 88. ISBN 0958440492.
  3. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. pp. 102–106. ISBN 0958423148.