Justin Downey
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justin Downey | ||
| Born | 11 November 1986 Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||
| School(s) attended | Northwood High | ||
| Club information | |||
| Playing position | Flanker | ||
| Current club | Suntory Sungoliath | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–07 | Natal Sharks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Pts)† |
| 2008–10 | Natal Sharks | 23 | (15) |
| 2009 | Sharks | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–13 | Griquas | 48 | (20) |
| 2012 | Cheetahs | 12 | (0) |
| 2013–14 | Natal Sharks | 8 | (5) |
| 2014– | Suntory Sungoliath | 11 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and points correct as of 19 January 2015. † Appearances (Points). | |||
Justin Downey (born 11 November 1986) is a South African rugby union footballer, currently playing for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath. His regular playing position is flanker.
Career
He started his career at the Natal Sharks, making his debut for their Vodacom Cup side, the Natal Wildebeest in the 2008 Vodacom Cup competition. He was included in the Sharks squad for the 2009 Super 14 season and even named on the bench for their match against the Force in Perth, but failed to make an appearance.[1]
Lack of game time saw him move to the Griquas in 2010, where he spent the next three years and made close to fifty appearances. During this spell, he also represented the Cheetahs during the 2012 Super Rugby season.
He returned to the Natal Sharks prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division.[2]
In 2014, Downey signed a contract with Suntory Sungoliath.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ "Match Breakdown: Western Force vs The Sharks". South African Rugby Union. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ↑ "Haaie kry Graaff en nóg twee aanwinste". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ↑ "2014年度 サントリーサンゴリアス、新加入外国人選手のお知らせ！" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suntory Sungoliath. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2014.