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Danie Faasen Joins EP Kings from Tuks

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On 3 May the Eastern Province Rugby Union announced the addition of Danie Faasen to the Kings squad.

Faasen, a 21 year old scrumhalf, joins the Kings following the 2011 Varsity Cup Competition where he was a clear stand-out scrumhalf for the University of Pretoria Tuks, leading them all the way to the Home Final where they just fell short of the title in a game against the University of Cape Town Ikeys.

He has spent the last three years climbing the ranks of the Blue Bulls, playing three U-21 seasons and appearing in the 2010 Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup sides.

Faasen, drawn to the opportunity to play Senior level rugby, jumped immediately at the opportunity to join the Kings squad. He will bring energy, level-headedness and a natural ability to organize the team to the Kings as well as depth to the scrumhalf position.

“Danie Faasen is an outstanding young talent who had a terrific Varsity Cup showing,” said Head Coach Alan Solomons. “He manages the game exceptionally well, has good service and a solid boot. We expect him to be a big asset to the Union.”

EP Kings spokesperson Sakhi Gqeba reports that; “Faasen has wasted no time jumping into practice and is adjusting well to the system.”

Daniel Cornelius Faasen

Vital Statistics:

  • Full name: Daniel Cornelius Faasen
  • Known as: Danie
  • School attended and year: Affies (2007)
  • Position: Scrumhalf
  • Born: November 11, 1989
  • Height: 1.76m
  • Weight: 82kg
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