Across 43 appearances in the Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship, Pretorius has built a profile defined by consistent defensive output, averaging eight tackles per match with a single-game peak of 17 — figures that point to a flanker central to his team's defensive structure. His carrying numbers reinforce a balanced workload rather than a boom-or-bust role, with over 900 metres accumulated across 172 carries, and a best outing of 58 metres from 11 carries showing he can impose himself when opportunity allows. The volume of minutes logged underlines his durability as a reliable selection across both competitions.
Born on 29 January 1998, JC is 28 years old, stands 180cm (5′11″) tall and weighs 92kg.
JC Pretorius is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, JC features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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