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Joe van Niekerk is a South African former rugby union player who played for the Springboks from 2002 to 2011. He was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and attended Grey High School in Port Elizabeth. He made his international debut for the Springboks in 2002 against Scotland, and went on to play in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He was part of the Springbok team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and was also part of the team that won the 2009 Tri Nations. Joe van Niekerk retired from international rugby in 2011, and has since become a successful businessman. He is the founder and CEO of the Joe van Niekerk Foundation, which works to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in South Africa. He is also the founder of the Joe van Niekerk Rugby Academy, which provides rugby coaching and mentorship to young players. Joe van Niekerk is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 14 May, 1980
Birthday 14 May
Birthplace Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Joe van Niekerk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Joe van Niekerk height is 1.93m and Weight 108 kg.

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Height 1.93m
Weight 108 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Joe van Niekerk Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joe van Niekerk worth at the age of 44 years old? Joe van Niekerk’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from South Africa. We have estimated Joe van Niekerk's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2002

Van Niekerk has experienced injury troubles throughout his senior-level career. When healthy, however, he is considered able to compete with virtually any back-row player in the world. He scored important tries for the Boks in home wins over the Wallabies in the 2002 Tri Nations Series and the 2004 Tri Nations Series. He has often been used as an "impact player" off the bench, especially in the 2005 Tri Nations Series.

In 2002, he was voted the South African "Player of the Year". In the first match of the 2008 Tri Nations Series against the All Blacks in Wellington, he was a surprise choice to start at No. 8. He was expected to play for the Northampton Saints however his contract was terminated before he arrived, reportedly because of constant injury problems. In May 2013 he played as a replacement as Toulon won the 2013 Heineken Cup Final by 16–15 against Clermont Auvergne.. After 2014 Heineken Cup Final van Niekerk has officially retired from rugby union.

2001

After starring for the South Africa Schools, under-19, and under-21 sides, and captaining at all three levels, van Niekerk received the rare honour of being called up to the Springboks directly from the U21 side in 2001, in spite of never having played a game in either the Currie Cup or Super 12. He made his debut against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

1980

Johann "Joe" van Niekerk (born 14 May 1980 in Port Elizabeth) is a former South African rugby union player, who generally played either as a flanker or number 8.