Scheepers combines a consistent carrying threat with a high defensive workload, averaging nearly seven tackles per match alongside six carries — numbers that point to an all-action lock who earns minutes at both ends of the game. His 82 tackles across 12 appearances underline a genuine defensive engine, while his four tries show he gets to the right places at the right moments. Peak performances of 13 carries and 16 tackles in a single match suggest he can step up his output significantly when the occasion demands.
Born on 20 March 1998, JJ is 28 years old, stands 196cm (6′5″) tall and weighs 95kg.
JJ Scheepers is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Sharks, the Durban-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, JJ features for the Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
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