About Frik Kirsten
Born 1988. Frik Kirsten is a South African rugby union player.
Frederick Barend Christoffel Kirsten (born ) is a former South African rugby union professional footballer that played as a prop. He represented the in the international Super Rugby competition between 2009 and 2014 and the in the domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions between 2008 and 2013, making 81 first class appearances for the Pretoria-based side.
After making his first class debut during the 2008 Vodacom Cup, he made his Super Rugby debut against the in 2009 and his Currie Cup debut in 2009 against in the same year.
In 2013, he was called up to the squad following an injury to Frans Malherbe, but failed to make any appearances for the Springboks.
He announced his retirement in December 2014, aged 26, after suffering a neck injury in February of that year.
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Who is Frik Kirsten?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Frik Kirsten born?
Frik Kirsten was born on 18 August 1988 in Sandton.
What is Frik Kirsten's occupation?
Frik Kirsten is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Frik Kirsten?
Frik Kirsten is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frik Kirsten. https://biography.guide/frik-kirsten/
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Chicago: "Frik Kirsten." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frik-kirsten/.
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