JJ Theron

JJ Theron (born 8 February 2005) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is flanker or number 8.

Early career Theron attended Grey College, Bloemfontein where he played rugby for the first XV, captaining the side. His school performances earned him selection for the South Africa Schools side, captaining them in 2023. In 2025, he represented the South Africa U20 side.

Professional career Theron represented the in junior rugby, representing their Craven Week side in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, he joined up with the academy, being selected in the South African Rugby Academy. He made his Currie Cup debut for the in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division. Following this, he made his debut in the opening round of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship against the .