Johannes Coenrad "Boeta" Wessels (born 30 June 1973) is a South African former

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player.

Playing career

Wessels matriculated at Kathu High School in the Northern Cape and was selected for the

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team in 1991. He made his senior provincial debut for the Griquas in 1993 and played in 111 first-class matches for the union. Wessels also played

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for the , the and the . Wessels toured with the

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to Europe in 1997. He did not play in any test matches for the Springboks and played in one tour match.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wessels, Boeta 1973 births Living people South African rugby union players South Africa international rugby union players Griquas (rugby union) players Blue Bulls players Leopards (rugby union) players Sharks (rugby union) players Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Bulls (rugby union) players Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union players from the Northern Cape

Playing career

See also

References