Heath Backhouse (born (1998-09-04)4 September 1998) is a South African rugby union player for the Pumas in the Currie Cup.[2] His regular position is lock.

Heath Backhouse
Full nameHeath Backhouse
Date of birth (1998-09-04) 4 September 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight107 kg (236 lb)
SchoolMontana Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Pumas
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Biarritz 22 (5)
2020– Pumas 3 (0)
Correct as of 3 March 2021

He previously represented Biarritz in Rugby Pro D2, making 22 appearances over the course of the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons, scoring one try.[3][4] He joined the Pumas ahead of the newly formed Super Rugby Unlocked competition.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Heath Backhouse". itsrugby. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Heath Backhouse". Pumas. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Départ des historiques, renforts venus du Top 14 : à quoi ressemblera le Biarritz Olympique en 2019/2020 ?". Le Rugbynistere. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. ^ "New Pumas lock Heath Backhouse would love to re-kindle French love affair". Sport24. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. ^ "The Pumas Rugby Team". Pumas Rugby. Retrieved 6 October 2020.