Full name Shane Michael Spring 2007–08 Natal Sharks School(s) attended Dale College Name Shane Spring | University ETA College Height 1.86 m 2004–06 Border Bulldogs Weight 100 kg | |
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Born 25 March 1988 (age 36)
King William's Town, South Africa ( 1988-03-25 ) Playing position School Dale College Boys' High School | ||
Shane Michael Spring (born 25 March 1988) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played for Spanish División de Honor de Rugby side Ordizia. His regular position is loose-forward or winger.
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Youth
He represented the Border Bulldogs at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2004, and the Under–18 Craven Week in both 2005 and 2006. He then joined the Sharks, where he was included in their Under–19 squad in 2007 and their Under–21 squad in 2008.
He was also included in national team training groups at Under–16 and Under–20 level.
Border Bulldogs
His senior debut came when he returned to the Border Bulldogs for the 2011 Vodacom Cup season when he played in the opening day defeat to the Leopards. He established himself as a regular for the Bulldogs, playing in the majority of the games for them between 2011 and 2013.
Baia Mare
He was released by the Border Bulldogs at the end of 2013 and joined Romanian SuperLiga side Baia Mare. He scored two tries for them during the 2014 Superliga season to help them win the title.
Old Selbornians
He was released by Baia Mare at the start of 2015 and returned to South Africa. He joined Old Selbornians club and was included in their squad to participate in the 2015 SARU Community Cup.
Ordizia
After his spell at Old Selbornians, he returned to Europe for the 2015–2016 season, joining Spanish División de Honor de Rugby side Ordizia. He made six appearances for the team, scoring two tries, but was released after just four months with the Basque side.