Christo 'Doppies' le Roux (born 28 March 1985, Bloemfontein) is a former South African

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footballer. His regular playing position is either flanker or eighthman. He represented the

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and the Pumas in the

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and

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. He retired at the end of the 2014 season to focus on his engineering career.

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itsrugby.co.uk profile
1985 births Living people Lions (United Rugby Championship) players North-West University alumni Pumas (Currie Cup) players Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Bloemfontein South African rugby union players SWD Eagles players White South African people 21st-century South African sportsmen {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-1980s-stub