About Antonie Claassen
Born 1984. Antonie Claassen is a South African and French rugby union player.
Antonie Delport Claassen (born 20 October 1984) is a French and South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14. He began his career with Blue Bulls in his native South Africa before moving to CA Brive in 2006. His father, Wynand Claassen was a South African international and Springboks captain in 1981–82. Claassen made his debut for France in the 2013 Six Nations Championship, qualifying on residency grounds.
He graduated from Durban High School in 2002, and represented South Africa at U19 level.
Honours Club Castres Top 14: 2012–13
Racing 92 Top 14: 2015–16
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Who is Antonie Claassen?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Antonie Claassen born?
Antonie Claassen was born on 20 October 1984 in Durban.
What is Antonie Claassen's occupation?
Antonie Claassen is a rugby union player.
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Antonie Claassen is South African and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antonie Claassen. https://biography.guide/antonie-claassen/
MLA: "Antonie Claassen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonie-claassen/.
Chicago: "Antonie Claassen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antonie-claassen/.
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