Across 74 matches Wessels brings reliable ball-carrying presence and a strong defensive workrate, with his tackle numbers standing out as a consistent theme throughout the dataset. His best individual performances show he can reach double figures in tackles and push close to double digits in carries within a single match, underlining the ceiling of his impact on both sides of the ball. Seven tries from a hooker across this sample also reflects a willingness to finish at close range when opportunities arise.
Born on 8 May 2001, Jan-Hendrik is 25 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 121kg. Jan-Hendrik has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Bulls, the Pretoria-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Jan-Hendrik features for the Bulls across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Follow Jan-Hendrik Wessels's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Bulls news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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