Ruan Ludick (born (1994-09-07)7 September 1994) is a Namibian rugby union player, currently playing with the Namibia national team and the Welwitschias in South African domestic rugby.[1] His regular position is lock.

Ruan Ludick
Full nameRuan Ludick
Date of birth (1994-09-07) 7 September 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb)
SchoolWindhoek Gymnasium Private School
Notable relative(s)Adriaan Ludick (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Welwitschias
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wanderers ()
2016 Merthyr 0 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–present Welwitschias 27 (0)
Correct as of 26 June 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–present Namibia 16 (0)
Correct as of 16 November 2018

Rugby career

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Ludick was born in Pretoria in South Africa, but grew up in Windhoek. He made his test debut for Namibia in 2016 against Romania. He also represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions since 2016.

In December 2016, he joined Welsh Premier Division side Merthyr on a two-year deal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Ruan Ludick". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Namibia international signs for ironmen" (Press release). Merthyr RFC. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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