A product of the famous Paarl Boys’ High School in South Africa and a IRB Junior World Championship winner with the South African U20 side in 2012.
A journeyman, van Dyk has experience playing for Pro14 champions Leinster, the Barbarians as well as the Natal Sharks, Griquas and Cheetahs in South Africa.
Van Dyk played a key role for Toulouse during their run to the TOP14 title during the 2018/19, the club's 20th, while also helping the side to the playoffs of the Champions Cup.
After departing Toulouse, van Dyk took up a short-term deal at Harlequins before signing a one-year deal with an option of a second year with Exeter Chiefs.
He joins the side ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Van Dyk has provided cover for Worcester Warriors and Harlequins during the 2020/21 season before joining Pau to again provide cover for injuries.
JW April 2021
Career
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Houston Sabercats Tighthead Prop |
2024 - present |
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South Africa U20's Tighthead Prop |
2012 - 2012 |
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Natal Sharks Tighthead Prop |
2012 - 2013 |
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Griquas Tighthead Prop |
2014 - 2015 |
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Leinster Rugby Tighthead Prop |
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Free State Cheetahs Tighthead Prop |
2015 - 2015 |
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Cheetahs Tighthead Prop |
2014 - 2016 |
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Toulouse Tighthead Prop |
2016 - 2020 |
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Harlequins Tighthead Prop |
2020 - 2020 |
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Exeter Chiefs Tighthead Prop |
2020 - 2021 |
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Worcester Warriors Tighthead Prop |
2021 - 2021 |
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Pau Tighthead Prop |
2021 - 2023 |
