2014 SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE SHARKS 300 TONDERAI CHAVHANGA Position: Wing Physical: 184cm/86kg Date of Birth: 24 December 1983 Place of Birth: Masvingo, ZWE Super Rugby Caps: 48 Super Rugby Points: 80 Super Rugby Debut: Round 5, 2004 vs Brumbies, Cape Town Test Caps: 4 Test Points: 30 Test Debut 11 June, 2005 vs Uruguay, East London Having made his Super Rugby debut in 2004, highly experienced winger Tonderai Chavhanga brings a wealth of experience to the Sharks. Blessed with speed and agility, the veteran will be eager to cement a regular starting spot at his new club. Chavhanga has previously represented the Stormers (2004-09), Lions (2010-11) and the Newport Dragons in Wales (2011-13). He requires just two caps to achieve his Super Rugby half century and holds the South African record for most tries in a match after scoring six against Uruguay in 2005. MARCELL COETZEE @marcell_coetzee Position: Flanker Physical: 191cm/109kg Date of Birth: 8 May 1991 Place of Birth: Potchefstroom, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 39 Super Rugby Points: 25 Super Rugby Debut: Round 12, 2011 vs Brumbies, Durban Test Caps: 15 Test Points: 5 Test Debut 9 June 2012 vs England, Durban Marcell Coetzee is a highly energetic loose forward who is capped at international level on 15 occasions. He possesses an incredibly high work rate and often leads the tackle stats with his dedicated defensive prowess. His 179 tackles – with just 12 missed – led the Sharks last Super Rugby season. A powerful ball carrier, Coetzee’s value lies as an all-round contributor to the team, making him an integral member of the side. In addition to his tackling capacity, Coetzee is a highly-durable player and was one of just five Sharks to feature in all 16 matches for the club last season, logging 1106 minutes in the process.
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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