Ruan Jacobus Combrinck (born 10 May 1990) is a South African

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player. He plays mostly as a wing. He plays for in the Top14 in France. He previously played for the in

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, the and domestically and

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in the Japanese

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School career

Combrinck attended

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in The Natal Midlands and played in the same first team as Springboks fly-half Patrick Lambie and scrum-half

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International rugby

On 28 May 2016, Combrinck was included in a 31-man squad for their three-test match series against a touring team. He made his debut as replacement for the Springboks on 18 June 2016 vs. Ireland at Emirates Park in Johannesburg. He scored a try on debut and was also Man of the Match.

Honours

* Super Rugby runner up (3) 2016,

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* Currie Cup winner

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References

External links

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itsrugby.co.uk profile
1990 births Living people People from Vryheid Afrikaner people South African rugby union players Golden Lions players Western Province (rugby union) players Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Rugby union fullbacks Stellenbosch University alumni South Africa international rugby union players Hanazono Kintetsu Liners players Stade Français players Blue Bulls players Bulls (rugby union) players Alumni of Michaelhouse Rugby union players from KwaZulu-Natal {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub