Marijke Nel
South African-born Canadian tennis and rugby union player
About Marijke Nel
Born 1967. Marijke Nel is a South African tennis player and rugby union player.
Marijke Nel (born 17 December 1967) She then moved back to South Africa to play for Blue Bulls when competitive women's rugby started in South Africa. She made her international debut for the South Africa women's national rugby union team in 2005 during a tour to England.
Tennis Nel started her time in Canada as a tennis coach in Bayers Lake, Nova Scotia before becoming the technical director for Tennis Nova Scotia. During the tournament, she lost both her women's and mixed doubles matches as well as her singles tournament match in the first round however she did reach the final of the consolation bracket.
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Who is Marijke Nel?
South African-born Canadian tennis and rugby union player
When was Marijke Nel born?
Marijke Nel was born on 17 December 1967 in Richards Bay.
What is Marijke Nel's occupation?
Marijke Nel is a tennis player and rugby union player.
What nationality is Marijke Nel?
Marijke Nel is South African.
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