About JJ Scheepers
JJ Scheepers was a rugby union player.
JJ Scheepers is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the URC. His regular position is lock. He has previously played for the Falcons, Blue Bulls, Naka Bulls, in South Africa, as well as Italian side CUS Perugia Rugby and Promotica Centurioni, and Mexican/American side San Clemente Rhinos.
Career
Scheepers was named in the squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division. He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the .
Scheepers joined OK Financial Group Okman in early 2024, representing the team on Netflix’s rugby competition series Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die.
Scheepers later signed for the Pumas, where he made a majority of appearances during the 2025 Currie Cup season.
Scheepers signed to the Sharks on a short-term deal and made his debut in the 2025-2026 United Rugby Championship.
On 16 April 2026, Scheepers moves to England to sign for Sale Sharks on a two-year deal in the Premiership Rugby competition from the 2026-27 season.
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