Riekert Hattingh

Riekert Hattingh
Date of birth (1994-03-05) 5 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight100 kg (16 st; 220 lb)
Notable relative(s)Drikus Hattingh (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Ohio Aviators 6 (20)
2018– Seattle Seawolves 39 (85)
Correct as of 4 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– United States 2 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021

Riekert Hattingh (born 5 March 1994) is a South African born American professional rugby union player, currently playing for the Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Professional career

Hattingh signed for Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, having represented the side since 2018.[2] Hattingh made his debut for United States against England during the 2021 July rugby union tests.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Riekert Hattingh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Riekert Hattingh". Seattle Seawolves. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ "USA Men's XVs National Team Names 30-Player Traveling Roster for England and Ireland Tests". USA Rugby. 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ "England 43-29 United States: Joe Cokanasiga shines on international return". BBC Sport. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.


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