Across 100 matches Nortje averages over nine tackles per game, a volume that marks him as a lock who takes genuine ownership of the defensive line rather than sharing the load. He is no mere stopper — his carrying numbers show consistent willingness to take the ball to contact, with a single-game peak of 15 carries and 73 metres underlining his capacity to shift momentum when required. Ten tries over the dataset confirm he is also a genuine threat at close range, rounding out a profile built on relentless work-rate across all phases.
Born on 25 July 1998, Ruan is 28 years old, stands 201cm (6′7″) tall and weighs 111kg. Ruan has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Ruan Nortje is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Bulls, the Pretoria-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, Ruan 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.
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