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SA U/20 Rugby
2023
POSITION:
Lock / Flank
CLUB TEAM:
Lions
HOMETOWN:
Johannesburg
DOB:
January 9, 2003
CATEGORY:
Young Guns
SPORTING CODE:
Rugby
Tiaan Wessels is a South African rugby union player born on January 9, 2003. He plays primarily as a lock in the second row, standing at approximately 1.95-1.96 meters tall and weighing 118-120 kg.
Wessels attended Monument High School (known as Monnas) in Krugersdorp, where he excelled as a forward. In September 2021, while still in school, he signed a contract to join the Emirates Lions professional setup.
His professional career began with the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup, South Africa's domestic competition, from 2022 to 2024. He transitioned to the senior Lions team for the United Rugby Championship (URC) starting in the 2024-2025 season, making his URC debut in 2025. As of late 2025, his senior-level stats remain limited due to his young age and recent entry into top-tier professional rugby.
On the international stage, Wessels represented South Africa at the Under-20 level in 2023, competing in the World Rugby U20 Championship. He appeared in at least two matches during the tournament—against Italy and England—starting both, playing a total of 102 minutes, and contributing to one win and one loss without scoring any personal points. Overall, across his early career (including U20 and domestic games), he has played around 4 matches with no tries recorded.
As a promising young lock, Wessels is noted for his physical presence and potential in the forwards, though his career is still in its developmental phase with room for growth in senior competitions.
Wessels attended Monument High School (known as Monnas) in Krugersdorp, where he excelled as a forward. In September 2021, while still in school, he signed a contract to join the Emirates Lions professional setup.
His professional career began with the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup, South Africa's domestic competition, from 2022 to 2024. He transitioned to the senior Lions team for the United Rugby Championship (URC) starting in the 2024-2025 season, making his URC debut in 2025. As of late 2025, his senior-level stats remain limited due to his young age and recent entry into top-tier professional rugby.
On the international stage, Wessels represented South Africa at the Under-20 level in 2023, competing in the World Rugby U20 Championship. He appeared in at least two matches during the tournament—against Italy and England—starting both, playing a total of 102 minutes, and contributing to one win and one loss without scoring any personal points. Overall, across his early career (including U20 and domestic games), he has played around 4 matches with no tries recorded.
As a promising young lock, Wessels is noted for his physical presence and potential in the forwards, though his career is still in its developmental phase with room for growth in senior competitions.
