About Morné Mellett
Born 1989. Morné Mellett is a South African rugby union player.
Morné Melvin Mellett is a former South African rugby union player, that played with the provincial team between 2010 and 2014 and with the Super Rugby team between 2013 and 2015. His usual position is prop.
Career
After representing the at several youth tournaments, he joined the in 2010.
He made his first team debut for the Blue Bulls in the 2010 Vodacom Cup, coming on as a substitute in their game against his former team, the . He made several appearances in this competition over the next three seasons and finally made his Currie Cup debut in the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division against the .
He also played for in the 2010 and 2011 Varsity Cup competitions.
He retired in December 2015, aged just 26, on medical advice after he suffered a vertebral artery dissection earlier in the year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Morné Mellett?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Morné Mellett born?
Morné Mellett was born on 2 October 1989 in Boksburg.
What is Morné Mellett's occupation?
Morné Mellett is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Morné Mellett?
Morné Mellett is South African.
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