Lourens Adriaanse


Lourens Cornelius Adriaanse is a South African rugby union rugby player who plays as a tighthead prop for in the French Top 14.

Career

Adriaanse was born in Cape Town and has played in the youth teams. He represented in the Varsity Cup in 2009 and 2010, before moving to the for the 2011 season. His domestic performances saw a quick elevation to the Super Rugby team and he debuted in a match against the in Brisbane.
He joined the for the start of the 2014 season. He was included in their squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season and made his debut for the Sharks in a 31–16 victory against the in Durban.
He joined on a three-year deal prior to the 2017–18 season.

International

Adriaanse was called up to the squad for the 2013 mid-year rugby union tests against, and, but he didn't play in any of the matches. He finally made his Springbok debut in a test against on 23 November 2013 in Paris.

Personal life

Adriaanse is the younger brother of prop Jacobie Adriaanse.