Nicolaas Pretorius (born 29 February 1984) is a South African professional

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player, who most recently played with the . His regular position is prop.

Career

Blue Bulls

He played for the at various youth levels, playing for them at Under-13 level in 1997, Under-16 level in 2000, for the Blue Bulls Amateur side in 2003 and 2004, at Under-20 level in 2004 and at Under-21 level in 2005. However, he never made an appearance for the senior side.

Griffons

He joined

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-based side in 2006 and made his first class debut for them in the

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match against the . His

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debut came against the during the

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season.

Falcons

He moved to the for the 2007 Currie Cup Premier Division season and made one appearance, as a substitute against the in

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. He became a regular with them the following season, making 18 appearances in the

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and

competitions.

France

He then moved to France, where he remained for two seasons, playing for

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during the

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and for

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during the 2009–10 Rugby Pro D2 season.

Return to Falcons

He returned to South Africa in 2012, rejoining former side , making more than thirty appearances for them during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Griquas

He also played one match on loan at

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-based side during the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pretorius, Nico South African rugby union players Living people 1984 births Rugby union players from Pretoria Falcons (rugby union) players Griffons (rugby union) players Griquas (rugby union) players Rugby union props Biarritz Olympique players US Dax players South African expatriate rugby union players in France 21st-century South African sportsmen