Justin Downey

Justin Downey
Personal information
Born (1986-11-11) 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 Sharks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Pts)
2008–10 Sharks (Currie Cup) 23 (15)
2009 Sharks 0 (0)
2010–13 Griquas 48 (20)
2012 Cheetahs 12 (0)
2013–14 Sharks (Currie Cup) 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 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 Sharks prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division.[2]

In 2014, Downey signed a contract with Suntory Sungoliath.[3]

External links

References

  1. "Match Breakdown: Western Force vs The Sharks". South African Rugby Union. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. "Haaie kry Graaff en nóg twee aanwinste". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Beeld. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. "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.


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