Full name | Brett Wilkinson | ||
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Date of birth | 29 November 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Grahamstown, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 116 kilograms (260 lb) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Prop | ||
Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2005- | Connacht | ? | ? |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2009–present | Ireland Wolfhounds | ? | ? |
Brett Wilkinson (born 29 November 1983) is a South African born rugby union player for Connacht in the RaboDirect Pro12.[1] He plays as a prop.
Brett came to prominence playing for the University of Cape Town and after a successful season in 2005 was made a number of offers, but chose to move to Europe and play for Connacht.[2]
Although born in South Africa he now qualifies to play for Ireland on the 3 year residency rule. Wilkinson was called to train with the Ireland squad in 2009.[3] Wilkinson has been capped for Ireland Wolfhounds, the second tier team for Ireland.[4]
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