Personal Overview

Position: Back Row (6, 7, 8) / Inside Centre (12)

Date of Birth: 10 May 2002 (Age: 23)

Height: 189cm| Weight: 105kg

Nationality: South African | Passport: South African

PROFILE

I am a highly motivated, competitive, and goal-driven utility player with a professional mindset. I bridge the gap between forward physicality and backline agility, offering coaches a unique hybrid option. I pride myself on a relentless work ethic, coachability, and a disciplined approach to high-performance environments.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

* Physicality: Explosive ball-carrier with a proven ability to breach the advantage line.

* Versatility: Seamlessly transitions between the tight-five support play of a loose forward and the distribution/running lines of a 12.

* Set Piece: Reliable lineout jumper and technically sound in defensive structures.

* Conditioning: Committed to elite-level gym standards and on-field intensity.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Western Province (WP) Rugby Academy

* WP U21 Squad Member

* WP U20: Currie Cup Finalist (vs. Blue Bulls)

* WP U19 (2021): Represented WP in international fixture vs. New Zealand U19

CLUB CAREER

| 2022 | Hamiltons & Kuilsriver | Super League A (Western Province) |

| 2023 | Durbanville-Bellville (Durbell) | Super League A (Western Province) |

| 2025 | Lechia Gdańsk | Ekstraliga (Poland) |

| 2024 | Ricklingen | Bundesliga (Germany) |

TECHNICAL SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT

* Forward Play: Strong breakdown presence, dominant tackling, and effective lineout navigation.

* Backline Integration: Developed advanced ball-handling, tactical kicking awareness, and defensive organization at Inside Centre.

* Adaptability: Proven experience playing in various rugby climates and structures across South Africa, Poland, and Germany.

ACHIEVEMENTS

* U20 Currie Cup Silver Medallist (WP)

* Top-flight exposure in South African Club Rugby (Super League A)

* International club experience in European league

Previous Clubs

• 2025 - Poland Lechia
• 2024 - Germany Ricklingen
• 2023 - Durbell and Hamiltons (western Cape South Africa)
• 2022 - Kuilsriver (Western Cape South Africa)
• 2022 - WP (Western Province u19,20,21)

Coaching References

→ “Jan-Daniel has great work ethic, always put

100% in on the gym and field.” Jacquin Marthinus

→ “JD is coachable and work hard on and off the

field. He has great perseverance and commitment.

I’m impressed with JD’s tackles, which is on of his

strongest parts of the game.” Bolla Conradie