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Pierre Spies
Pierre Johan Spies (born 8 June 1985 in
Pretoria, South Africa) is a South African
rugby player. His usual position is on the
flank or at number 8, where he plays for the
Vodacom Blue Bulls in the Super 14
competition. He has been included in the
Springboks’ 2006 & 2007 Tri Nations squad.
Spies made his Super 12 debut on the wing
against the Brumbies, becoming the
youngest player ever to represent the Bulls.
After being injured in his first ever Super 12
match, he made his comeback through the
national under-21 league, where he scored
nine tries in just six games. He made his
debut for the Blue Bulls in 2005 in a match
against the Griquas.
Although he plays as a loose forward, he has
incredible pace. His 100m time is believed to
be about 11 seconds. This is especially
impressive considering his size, 195cm tall
and 107kg at present. He has played wing for
the Bulls when they experienced an injury
problem last season.
After starring for the U21 Springbok side that
played in the U21 Rugby World Cup France
last year, Spies made his debut in the
Springbok’s 49 - 0 drubbing at the hands of
Australia in the 2006 Tri-Nations. Spies was
largely anonymous in that game, however,
Springbok coach Jake White picked him
again for the home-leg of the tournament.
There, Spies turned in two Man of the Match
performances, most notably in the win over
the All Blacks in Rustenburg, and in the
victory over Australia in Durban.
He was widely praised for these
performances against world-class
oppostion, but unfortunately was injured in a
dismal Springbok showing against Ireland
on the end of year tour. This injury ruled him
out for the rest of the tour, as well as much of
the 2007 Super 14 competition, but he has
since made his comeback for the Vodacom
Blue Bulls in their 49 - 12 victory over
Southern rivals the Vodacom Stormers.
Spies is believed to be a certainty for Jake
White’s squad for the IRB Rugby World Cup
to be played in France in September.
    Weight: 106 kg
    Height: 1,95 m
    Birthplace: Pretoria
    Date of Birth: 1/06/85
    Position: Loose Forward
Favourite Film: Braveheart
Favourite Music: Alternative,
Hillsong
Favourite Food: Steak,Pizza
Primary School: Skuilkrans PS
Secondary School: Affies
Tertiary Education: Tukkies
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