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My Take
Lood de Jager is a giant in the most literal sense, and as a 206 centimeter lock that height is his trade. What I find compelling is that he plays for South Africa, a nation that treats rugby almost as religion, while also turning out for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan. That dual life tells me he is both a Springbok of real pedigree and a draw card valuable enough for a top Japanese club to build around. Born in Alberton in 1992, he embodies the towering, lineout-dominating forward I love in the modern game. The set piece is unglamorous work, and players like him quietly decide matches.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lood de Jager
- Name (Japanese)
- ルード・デヤハー
- Reading
- るーど・でやはー
- Born
- December 17, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- rugby union player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lood de Jager born?
Born December 17, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Lood de Jager from?
Lood de Jager is from Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Lood de Jager do?
Lood de Jager works as rugby union player.
How tall is Lood de Jager?
Lood de Jager is 206 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.