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Pierre Spies (Pierre Johan Spies) was born on 8 June, 1985 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a Pierre Johan Spies is South rugby union player South rugby union player. Discover Pierre Spies's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
| Popular As |
Pierre Johan Spies |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
8 June, 1985 |
| Birthday |
8 June |
| Birthplace |
Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous player with the age 38 years old group.
Pierre Spies Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Pierre Spies height is 1.94m and Weight 115 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.94m |
| Weight |
115 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Pierre Spies's Wife?
His wife is Juanné Spies (m. 2008)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Juanné Spies (m. 2008) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Pierre Spies Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pierre Spies worth at the age of 38 years old? Pierre Spies’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Pierre Spies's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Pierre Spies Social Network
Timeline
Pierre Johan Spies (born 8 June 1985 in Pretoria) is a retired South African rugby union player.
He usually played as a Number 8, but could also play as a flanker and at times was deployed on the wing.
Spies was born on 8 June 1985 in Pretoria and attended Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Afrikaans High School for Boys, also known as Affies), a public school located in Pretoria.
After school, he completed his first year in B.Sc. Construction Management at the University of Pretoria.
Between 2005 and 2015, he spent the majority of his career playing Super Rugby for the and domestic South African rugby for the, followed by stints in the Japanese and French rugby championships.
He made his first class debut for the in 2005 in a match against.
He made his Super 12 debut against the, becoming the youngest player ever to represent the.
However, he picked up an injury in this match and reverted to the side, where he scored nine tries in six games in the 2005 Under-21 Provincial Championship.
He represented internationally between 2006 and 2013.
After representing the South African Under-21 side at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship in France, Spies made his Springbok debut their 49–0 defeat at the hands of in the 2006 Tri Nations Series.
He was retained for the home leg of the tournament and turned in two "Man-of-the-Match" performances, in their wins over the in Rustenburg and in Durban.
He was injured in a match against on the Springboks' end of year tour, which ruled him out for the rest of the tour, as well as much of the 2007 Super 14 season, but he did make his comeback for the Bulls in their 49–12 victory over southern rivals the.
On 21 July 2007, Spies was selected in Jake White's Springbok squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup to be played in France in September, but was forced to withdraw from the squad nine days later after blood clots were found in his lungs.
After getting a second opinion, it was stated that Spies could return to the World Cup squad if a third opinion was positive.
However, the third diagnosis confirmed the original one and Spies withdrew from the squad.
He married Juanne Weidemann, in December 2008.
Spies is a devout Christian, but although both his parents are ministers he only started practicing his faith when he was in his twenties.
He returned to the Springboks' team for the 2008 June internationals against Wales.
In domestic rugby, he was nominated for the 2008 Currie Cup Player of the Year, South African Player of the Year, International Player of the Year and won the award for South Africa's Most Promising Player of the Year and Sportsman of the Year.
In 2009, his performances in the Super 14 earned him a selection for the Springboks to play against the British & Irish Lions during their tour to South Africa.
He was also selected for South Africa's end-of-year tour, but injured his finger and was ruled out.
As of 2009, Spies could power clean 135 kg, dead-lift 240 kg, bench-press 165 kg and do pull-ups with a 50 kg weight between his legs.
He could jump 1.4m onto a raised platform and had a body-fat percentage of 6.5.
He was "rumoured" to be able to run 100m in around 11seconds, his speed anyway so high to have been fielded on the wing at times.
Spies was credited with great strength, and pace for his size, but was criticised for a lack of physicality, especially if compared to fellow South African No.8 Duane Vermeulen Injuries hampered his later career.
He was in general regarded more suitable to break the defenders' line and play in the space than being the typical Springbok forward, menacing and physically imposing at the ruck.
In 2015, after having been released by the Bulls, Spies played a few matches with Japanese club Kintetsu Liners and then moved to top French club Montpellier Hérault Rugby, then coached by the Jake White.
In 2017, after his contract with Montpellier had not been renewed, Spies announced to have decided to retire from rugby.
