JJ Scheepers
| Full name | Jonathan J Scheepers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 20, 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JJ Scheepers is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the URC.[1] His regular position is lock.[2] He has previously played for the Falcons, Blue Bulls, Naka Bulls, in South Africa, as well as Italian side CUS Perugia Rugby and Promotica Centurioni, and Mexican/American side San Clemente Rhinos.[3][4][5][6][7]
Career
Scheepers was named in the Blue Bulls squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[8] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Western Province.[9]
Scheepers joined OK Financial Group Okman in early 2024, representing the team on Netflix’s rugby competition series Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die.[10]
Scheepers later signed for the Pumas, where he made a majority of appearances during the 2025 Currie Cup season.[11]
Scheepers signed to the Sharks on a short-term deal and made his debut in the 2025-2026 United Rugby Championship.[12]
On 16 April 2026, Scheepers moves to England to sign for Sale Sharks on a two-year deal in the Premiership Rugby competition from the 2026-27 season.[13]