Wikus van Heerden

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Wikus van Heerden (born 25 February 1979 in Johannesburg) is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a Flanker, currently signed to play for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup, and the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. Van Heerden has also played for the national team, the Springboks. Before his move to the Bulls, he was the captain of the Cats (Now known as the Lions). He weighs 105kg and stands 193cm tall (6'4", 231lbs). Van Heerden is known for his high work rate, toughness as well as his excellent leadership skills.

He made his debut for the Springboks on June 7, 2003 at the age of 24, as flanker against Scotland at Kings Park in Durban. South Africa won the match 29 points to 25. He played at flanker for the second Test against the Scottish a week later at Ellis Park, which South Africa also won, 28 to 19.

He was subsequently including in South Africa's 2003 Tri Nations Series squad. He played against the Wallabies at Newlands, which the Springboks won 26 to 22. He also played against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld, and was a reserve in another match against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, both of which the Springboks lost.

His father is former Springbok Lock Moaner van Heerden.