Dean Hopp

Dean Lionel John Hopp (born 7 September 1982 in Heidelberg) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played with the SWD Eagles.[1] His regular position is prop.

Dean Hopp
Full nameDean Lionel John Hopp
Date of birth (1982-09-07) 7 September 1982
Place of birthHeidelberg, South Africa
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
Weight120 kg (260 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
SchoolKairos Secondary School
UniversityUniversity of Port Elizabeth
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Evergreens 4 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2003 & 2011–2016 SWD Eagles 66 (25)
2005 Mighty Elephants 19 (5)
2006–2008 Griquas 21 (15)
Correct as of 9 October 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002 South Africa Under-21 2 (0)
2012 South African Barbarians (South) 1 (0)
Correct as of 29 July 2013

Career

He made his first class debut for the SWD Eagles in 2002 and played for them in the 2002 and 2003 seasons. In 2005, he joined Port Elizabeth-based side the Mighty Elephants for the 2005 Vodacom Cup and 2005 Currie Cup competitions. He moved to Kimberley to join Griquas in 2006. He stayed there for three seasons and made 21 appearances. Prior to the 2011 Vodacom Cup, he returned to the SWD Eagles.

Representative rugby

He played for the victorious South African Under–21 team at the 2002 Under-21 Rugby World Cup. In 2012, he was selected in a South African Barbarians (South) team that played against England during their tour of South Africa.[2]

References
  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Dean Hopp". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. "SA Rugby Match Centre – SA Barbarians South 26–54 England". South African Rugby Union. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2016.


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