Daniël Jacobus Mienie (born 1 March 1991) is a South African rugby union player for Rovigo in the Top12 in Italy.[1] His regular position is prop.
Career
He came through the Sharks youth system, playing for their Under–19 and Under–21 teams from 2010 to 2012.
He was included in the Sharks XV squad for the 2012 Vodacom Cup and made his senior debut against the Border Bulldogs[2] and became a regular player for them in the Vodacom Cup competition over the next two seasons.
Despite having no Currie Cup experience, he was called up to the Sharks squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season following an injury to Tendai Mtawarira.[3]
He joined Kimberley-based side Griquas on a one-year deal for the 2015 season.[4]
He signed a contract to join Bloemfontein-based side Free State Cheetahs prior to the 2016 season on a two-year contract.[5][6]
He joined Rovigo in the Top12 in Italy in September 2019 for 2019-2020 season.[7][8]
References
- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Danie Mienie". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Border Bulldogs 0–42 Sharks XV". South African Rugby Union. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "JP on sabbatical". Sharks (rugby union). 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "GW word Haai ryker". Volksblad (in Afrikaans). Netwerk24. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ "Blitsbok Ruhan Nel draf op vleuel uit in Loftus-stryd". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 13 August 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "Superrugby-spelers by GW ál minder". Die Burger (in Afrikaans). 12 August 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ "Daniel Jacobus Mienie Entra a Far Parte del Rossoblù Nella Stagione 2019/20" (Press release) (in Italian). FEMI-CZ Rugby Rovigo Delta. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ rugbyrovigodelta. "Dettaglio news". Rugby Rovigo Delta (in Italian). Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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