Cobus Reinach of Montpellier Herault Rugby club is excellent at kicking, passing and scoring interception tries.
He was part of the Springboks squad that won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Where is Cobus Reinach going?
The rugby star currently plays the scrum-half position in the Top 14 side of Montpellier. Photo: @cobus.reinachSource: Instagram
He spent three seasons at Northampton Saints before moving to Montpellier, south of France.
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Who is Cobus Reinach’s notable relative?
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Cobus Reinachs dad is a former Springboks winger and sprinter.
How many Cobus Reinach’s caps are on record?
The player won 14 caps for the Springboks.
His father, the late Jaco Reinach, won four caps for Springboks in 1986. Photo: @cobus.reinachSource: Instagram
Cobus Reinach’s tries while playing for Northampton were 31 in 76 appearances.
He receivedthe playerand support player of the year awards last year.
Meyer looked up torugbyplayer Freddie Michalak while growing up.
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They were roommates when playing for Sharks.
What happened to the player’s father?
Theplayer’s dad diedat age 35 in a car accident.
The player and his wife, Frances, have a son. Photo: @cobus.reinachSource: Instagram
The accident happened between Kroonstad and Ventersburg, and Jaco died on the spot.
Meyer was six at the time, while his brother Herman was nine years old.
Their younger brother was born a month after the incident.
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Cobus' paternal grandparents are Dr Herman and Petro Reinach.
Additionally, his paternal uncles and aunts are Ronel, Monica, Norman and Herman.
Cobus Reinach’s wife, Frances,had their firstborn, Richard, in March 2019.
The couple believes in teamwork when building a marriage and family. Photo: @cobus.reinachSource: Instagram
Their honeymoon was in Serengeti and the Mozambique islands.
When did Northampton Saints hire Cobus Reinach?
While playing for the Sharks, he made 10 scores and won 60 Super Rugby caps.
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He scored 16 tries for Northampton even after missing the first two Premiership and Champions Cup seasons.
Meyer scored 12 tries in the second Premiership season and was among the season’stop scorers.
In the same year, Meyer was nominated for the Premiership player of the season award.
In 2019 the star scored the fastest hat-trick in Rugby World Cup. Photo: @springboksSource: Facebook
How fast is Cobus Reinach?
Cobus Reinach’s hat trick earned SA a 66-7 win over Canada during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
It was recorded as the fastest hat-trick in Rugby World Cup history.
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It took only 11 minutes forthe playerto make three tries.
He was paired with RWC winner and halfback partner Handre Pollard.
Reports revealed CobusReinach’s salaryat Montpellier would be around 500,000 Euros (over R8 748 000) per year.
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According to the player’sprofiles on All.Ruby,the Montpellier contract will end in 2022.
Billionaire Mohed Altrad’s Montpellier has several Mzani rugby players, including Francois Steyn.
Check out Cobus Reinach’ESPN career analysis.
Meanwhile, CobusReinach’s net worthis approximately $4 to $6 million.
He enteredthe tests againstGeorgia and the British and Irish Lions with 14 test caps and six tries.
Cobus Reinach’s speed this year is super raw and well calculated.
Fortunately, hisrisk-takinghabit always pays off.
Cobus Reinach values his faith and feels people from different religions should accommodate each other.
The player is at the peak of his career, andMzansiwishes him all the best.
He has played for top rugby teams in South Africa, including the Sale Sharks.
Dan du Preez often plays number eight but can also double up as a lock or flanker.
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