Personal Overview

My name is Dehan Neethling, 18 years old. I am a driven and ambitious individual who is committed to achieving my goals in the world of professional rugby, coaching, sports management, and any professional team that I am a part of. I am eager to bring my skills, passion, and dedication to a team or organization that shares my values and vision for success. I believe that I have demonstrated exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, making me a valuable asset to any team or organization. I have a proven track record of excelling in high-pressure situations, and my dedication to the sport is evident in my commitment to training and development. I therefore see myself as a very versatile rugby player in all divisions of the backline. Height: 1.79 Weight: 80kg Position: Full Back and/or Flyhalf. 

2022/2023/2024/2025

Honorary Colors for Rugby Northern Zone Colors for Athletics WP Colors for Tennis 7's Player of the Year Represented Bull's 10's Represented Southern Legions: Most Standout Player of the Tournament World Schools Rugby Festival in Thailand Open Division Champions 2023 Represented WP at left wing (11) in the U/18 International Rugby Series against France.  Went to Italy, 21st of Feb and returning on the 21st of May.  Man of the Match few times, tries and converted all the point for the teams, was suppose to start with Junior Legue 0/18 but within 2 weeks upgraded to Senior Level.

Achievements:

0/14A - With limited rugby due to Covid

0/15A - With limited rugby due to Covid

0/16A - Full Back and Wing 0/19A - Full Back and Wing

0/19A - Scrumhulf and Flyhalf for First team 7's

0/19A - Full Back and Flyhalf

Senior Serie B - Ivrea Rugby

Qualities:  Dedication, discipline, patience, inspiration, encouragement, listening, resilience, self-discipline, optimism, and trust in the process.

Previous Clubs

• 2025 - Ivrea Rugby, Italy

Coaching References

Coaching - 2024/2025

Gene Louw Primary School, Durbanville Holiday Employment - Holiday Clinic - Coaching Squad of 140 Primary School learners divided into age group.

They came with an proposal to work for them coaching next year, but my passion it to play rugby abroad.

Coaching at Ivrea Rugby, Junior and Seniors.

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