Antonie Delport Claassen (born 20 October 1984) is a French and South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14.[1] He began his career with Blue Bulls in his native South Africa before moving to CA Brive in 2006. His father, Wynand Claassen was a South African international and Springboks captain in 1981–82. Claassen made his debut for France in the 2013 Six Nations Championship, qualifying on residency grounds.

Antonie Claassen
Date of birth (1984-10-20) 20 October 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2012
2012–2014
2014–present
Brive
Castres
Racing 92
128
53
145
(55)
(30)
(55)
Correct as of 11 September 2020
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Blue Bulls 1 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 France 6 (0)
Correct as of 8 March 2014

He graduated from Durban High School in 2002, and represented South Africa at U19 level.

Honours

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Club

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  Castres

  Racing 92

References

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  1. ^ "Antonie Claassen Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  2. ^ "KOCKOTT TAKES CASTRES TO THE TOP". rugby365.com. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Racing 92 beat Toulon to win Top 14 Rugby title". rugbyweek.com. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2021.