Victor Matfield
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Union Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Victor Matfield |
| Occupation | Rugby Union Player |
| Date Of Birth | May 11, 1977(1977-05-11) |
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Polokwane |
| Country | South Africa |
| Birth City | Polokwane |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Victor Matfield Biography
| Name | Victor Matfield |
| Birthday | May 11 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Polokwane |
| Home Town | Polokwane |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Victor Matfield is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on May 11, 1977 in Polokwane, Polokwane, South Africa. Born on 11 May 1977 in Pietersburg (now Polokwane), South Africa, Matfield grew up with a love for both rugby and cricket, and even represented Far North Schools in the latter. When an injury affected his batting and bowling he decided to pursue rugby instead and was selected for Far Norths junior Craven Week team before playing lock for Pietersburg High School. He made it to the Craven Week competition for high schools in two successive years before being selected for Far North’s senior provincial team while still in his final year of high school.
His hard work did not go unnoticed, and in 2001 he was finally selected for the Springbok squad, making his debut on 30 June 2001 against Italy. Matfield went on to help the Springboks’ renaissance in 2004 and 2005; in the latter year, he made the five-man shortlist for IRB World Player of the Year.
Matfield married Monja Bekker on 12 December 2003. They have three daughters.
Matfield had been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers of the English Premiership after the 2007 Rugby World Cup., but later signed a six-month contract with French second division club Toulon, beginning in January 2008. At Toulon, he joined an ambitious side whose president Mourad Boudjellai signed many veteran superstars for the 2007–2008 season, such as Australian George Gregan, the sport’s all-time leader in international appearances; Andrew Mehrtens, the all-time leading scorer for the All Blacks; and, as coach, former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga.
A big turning point in Matfield’s career came when he decided to leave the Blue Bulls for the Griquas in 1999, where he was also selected to represent the Cats in the Super 12 that year. The move allowed him to prove his worth, and in 2000 he was given the opportunity to represent the Bulls Super 12 team.
Victor Matfield Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Union Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Victor Matfield is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Victor Matfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Victor Matfield (born 11 May 1977) is a South African former rugby union player. He played for and captained the South Africa national team (Springboks) as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in Super Rugby. He is generally considered one of the best locks to have ever played and had a long successful partnership with Springbok and Blue Bulls teammate Bakkies Botha.
In 1997, Matfield was selected for the under-21 Springbok side captained by Bobby Skinstad. Matfield was also selected for the 1998 squad.
Over the course of his career, Matfield has won the Currie Cup final three times (2002, 2004 & 2009), the Super 14 title in 2007, 2009 and 2010, the Tri- Nations in 2004 and 2009 and the Rugby World Cup in 2007.
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Who is Victor Matfield Dating?
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He subsequently joined SuperSport as a TV presenter for the Super Rugby season. He was also part of the coaching team and served as a line-out consultant for the Blue Bulls provincial rugby team in 2013.
Facts & Trivia
Victor Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Victor Matfield celebrates birthday on May 11 of every year.
In 2014, Matfield returned to rugby as a player, signing a 2-year playing contract with the Bulls to keep him in the game until the end of 2015.
What does Victor Matfield do now?
With such a dynamic career he has had in rugby, Victor Matfield still has a desire to return to the sport as a coach. For now, he is focused on expanding his business, Wildswinkel Holdings, into various sectors, regions, and models.
Is Victor Matfield still married?
The former Springboks captain is a family man. Victor Matfield wife is Monja Bekker. The veteran Springbok player got married to Monja Bekker on the 12th December 2003. The couple is blessed with three children, a son, Tassie Matfield, and two daughters, Giselle Matfield and Jaime Matfield.
What age is Victor Matfield?
45 years (May 11, 1977)
Where did Victor Matfield go to school?
University of Pretoria
Who is the oldest rugby player?
But just as rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes, time does seem to wait for some players, namely England second-row Simon Shaw , who is the oldest player to ever play in the Six Nations just over two years short of his 40th birthday.