SJ Kotze

SJ Kotze (born 2 January 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions and Golden Lions. His preferred position is prop.^[1]

SJ Kotze

Date of birth	(2003-01-02) 2 January 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	South Africa
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
School	Paarl Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Current team Lions / Golden Lions Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Golden Lions 6 (0) 2024– Lions 11 (0) Correct as of 5 May 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023 South Africa U20 4 (0) Correct as of 5 May 2025

Early career

Kotze attended Paarl Boys' High School where he earned selection for the 2023 SA Rugby Academy.^[2] He came through the Lions academy representing the Lions U20 side.^[3] He was named in the South Africa U20 side in 2023.^[4]

Professional career

Kotze made his professional debut for the Golden Lions in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division making 6 appearances across the tournament.^[5] He made his debut for the Lions in December 2024,^[6] and has gone on to make 11 appearances for the side.^[7]