Pierre Spies

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pierre Spies
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 8, 1985(1985-06-08)
Age	39
Birthplace	South Africa
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Gemini

Pierre Spies Biography

Pierre Spies is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 8, 1985 in South Africa, South Africa. Rugby number eight who joined the Bulls in 2005 and the Springboks in 2006. He became known for his ball carrying abilities.

He and Francois Hougaard both played for the Bulls and Springboks.

Pierre Johan Spies (born 8 June 1985 in Pretoria) is a retired South African rugby union player. He usually plays as a Number 8, but can also play as a flanker. Between 2005 and 2015, he spent the majority of his career playing Super Rugby for the Bulls and domestic South African rugby for the Blue Bulls. He also represented South Africa between 2006 and 2013.

He made his first class debut for the Blue Bulls in 2005 in a match against Griquas. He made his Super 12 debut against the Brumbies, becoming the youngest player ever to represent the Bulls. However, he picked up an injury in this match and reverted to the Blue Bulls U21 side, where he scored nine tries in six games in the 2005 Under-21 Provincial Championship.

He married Juanne Weidemann in December, 2008.

Pierre Spies Net Worth

Pierre Spies is one of the richest Rugby Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pierre Spies 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He represented South Africa in the Under-21 Rugby World Cup.

He was named South Africa’s Most Promising Player of the Year, as well as Sportsman of the Year in 2008.

Spies was born on 8 June 1985 in Pretoria and attended Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Afrikaans High School for Boys, also known as Affies), a public school located in Pretoria. He attended alongside future Springbok teammates Fourie du Preez and Wynand Olivier, professional rugby players Derick Kuün, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Gerhard van den Heever, Adriaan Fondse and cricketers AB de Villiers, Heino Kuhn and Faf du Plessis. After school, he completed his first year in B.Sc. Construction Management at the University of Pretoria.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Pierre Spies height 6 feet 4 inches Pierre weight 244 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Pierre Spies Dating?

According to our records, Pierre Spies married to Juanné Spies. As of December 1, 2023, Pierre Spies’s is not dating anyone.

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He married Juanne Weidemann, in December 2008. Spies is a devout Christian, but although both his parents are ministers he only started practicing his faith when he was in his twenties.

Facts & Trivia

Pierre Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Pierre Spies celebrates birthday on June 8 of every year.

In 2009, his performances in the Super 14 earned him a selection for the Springboks to play against the British & Irish Lions during their tour to South Africa. He was also selected for South Africa’s end-of-year tour, but injured his finger and was ruled out.

What does Pierre Spies do now?

A deeply committed Christian, Spies is currently studying theology and putting his faith to good use as a highly sought-after motivational speaker and life coach , taking to stages to share his own brand of wisdom in an effort to inspire others.

Why did Pierre Spies retire?

Spies said that he could’ve carried on playing rugby, having turned 32 in June this year, but decided on another path going forward. “I could’ve continued playing rugby, but I’ve decided to stop my career because I believe it’s the right time to start the next chapter of my life.

How good was Pierre Spies?

Pierre Johan Spies was born on 8 June, 1985 in Pretoria and is regarded as one of the greatest athletes to have played the game. Blessed with outstanding power and incredible pace, the number eight was a huge threat in the wider channels and struck fear into opponents when given space.

Did Pierre Spies play wing?

He plays for the Bulls and received recognition as a youngster in 2006 when he won the Newcomer of the Year award from the International Rugby Players Association. Spies has incredible pace for a back-row forward and used to be a wing when he played for the Springboks Under-19 side.

Is Pierre Spies still playing rugby?

Pierre Johan Spies (born 8 June 1985 in Pretoria) is a retired South African rugby union player. He usually plays as a Number 8, but can also play as a flanker. Between 2005 and 2015, he spent the majority of his career playing Super Rugby for the Bulls and domestic South African rugby for the Blue Bulls.