Kerron Thomas van Vuuren (born 23 May 1995) is a South African

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player for the

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. He usually plays as a hooker.

Career

Vuuren began playing rugby at Glenwood High School in Durban, where he represented the school's rugby team. His skills and potential were recognized, leading him to join the Sharks Academy. During this time, he also attended the

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and played for the university team in the

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competition.

References

South African rugby union players Living people 1995 births Rugby union players from Durban Rugby union hookers Sharks (Currie Cup) players Sharks (rugby union) players Southern Kings players Alumni of Glenwood High School (Durban) 21st-century South African sportsmen Seattle Seawolves players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub