ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Discover the remarkable achievements of our featured athletes. From record-breaking performances to prestigious awards, each milestone tells a story of dedication and perseverance.
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Currie Cup Winner (Bulls)
2021
POSITION:
No. 8 / Flank
CLUB TEAM:
Lions
HOMETOWN:
Bloemfontein
DOB:
September 28, 2000
CATEGORY:
Challenger
SPORTING CODE:
Rugby
WJ Steenkamp, born on September 28, 2000, in South Africa, is a 25-year-old rugby union back row forward known for his versatility as a flanker, with strengths in openside duties, tackling, and breakdown work. Standing at 1.90m (6'3") and weighing around 105-107kg (231-236lbs), Steenkamp has progressed from a standout schoolboy at Grey College to a professional in South Africa's top competitions, blending physicality with tactical awareness.
Steenkamp joined the Blue Bulls academy around 2020, making his senior debut on January 9, 2021, in a Currie Cup match against the Pumas, starting at flanker in a youthful side. From 2021 to 2024, he featured in 12 matches for the Blue Bulls in domestic competitions, scoring 10 points (likely two tries). Concurrently, he played 17 matches for the Vodacom Bulls in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and other tournaments, adding another 10 points. Key highlights include contributing to the Bulls' Currie Cup victory in 2021 and their runner-up finish in the 2021-22 URC season. His time with the Bulls emphasized development in high-level environments, with starts primarily as an openside flanker (58% of back row appearances), alongside stints at number 8 (33%) and blindside (8%).
In 2024, Steenkamp transferred to the Emirates Lions, signing a contract through 2026 to bolster their back row in the URC and Currie Cup. He made his Lions debut later that year, with 9 appearances and 5 points in the 2024-25 season. For the Golden Lions in the 2025 Currie Cup, he has also logged 9 matches and 5 points, showing consistent involvement. In the 2025-26 URC season, Steenkamp has played 2 matches as of early October 2025, starting once at number 8 against Cardiff (scoring a try in an 80-minute performance) and appearing off the bench against Zebre. Overall, he has accumulated around 47 professional appearances and 30 points across his career.
Steenkamp joined the Blue Bulls academy around 2020, making his senior debut on January 9, 2021, in a Currie Cup match against the Pumas, starting at flanker in a youthful side. From 2021 to 2024, he featured in 12 matches for the Blue Bulls in domestic competitions, scoring 10 points (likely two tries). Concurrently, he played 17 matches for the Vodacom Bulls in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and other tournaments, adding another 10 points. Key highlights include contributing to the Bulls' Currie Cup victory in 2021 and their runner-up finish in the 2021-22 URC season. His time with the Bulls emphasized development in high-level environments, with starts primarily as an openside flanker (58% of back row appearances), alongside stints at number 8 (33%) and blindside (8%).
In 2024, Steenkamp transferred to the Emirates Lions, signing a contract through 2026 to bolster their back row in the URC and Currie Cup. He made his Lions debut later that year, with 9 appearances and 5 points in the 2024-25 season. For the Golden Lions in the 2025 Currie Cup, he has also logged 9 matches and 5 points, showing consistent involvement. In the 2025-26 URC season, Steenkamp has played 2 matches as of early October 2025, starting once at number 8 against Cardiff (scoring a try in an 80-minute performance) and appearing off the bench against Zebre. Overall, he has accumulated around 47 professional appearances and 30 points across his career.
