South African-born van Heerden can cover both the second and back-row but is predominantly viewed as a loose forward. The 28-year-old who plays for the Baia Mare club, impressed in the Romania's U23 match against England Counties earlier this year. He has had stints in South Africa, playing for the Pumas and Griffons in the Currie Cup.
In 2015 he was selected to represent his adopted nation at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, with his performance impressing enough for a recall for the 2017 Rugby Europe Championship.
Ahead of the 2018/19 season he signed a deal with newly-promoted Top 14 side Perpignan.
JW July 18
Career
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Bucharest Wolves No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2018 |
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Perpignan No 4 Lock |
2018 - 2019 |
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Romania Openside Flanker |
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Romanian Wolves No 4 Lock |
2022 - 2024 |
