CJ van der Linde
South African rugby union footballer and coach · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1980 · age 46
Christoffel Johannes van der Linde is a South African former professional rugby union player and currently the scrum coach at French Top 14 side Montpellier.
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A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026
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Close ties
Jaque Fourie Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2011
Os du Randt Teammate at Lions, 2003-2005
Juan Smith Teammate at Lions, 2003-2005
Ricky Januarie Teammate at Lions, 2003-2005- André Pretorius Teammate at Lions, 2003-2005
Percy Montgomery Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2008
Brian O'Driscoll Teammate at Leinster Rugby, 2008-2010
Jonathan Sexton Teammate at Leinster Rugby, 2008-2010
John Smit Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2011
Jannie du Plessis Teammate at Cheetahs, 2005-2007
Bakkies Botha Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2012- Butch James Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2011
Danie Rossouw Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2011
Gurthrö Steenkamp Teammate at South Africa national team, 2004-2012
Pedrie Wannenburg Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Ryan Kankowski Teammate at South Africa national team, 2007-2012
Shane Horgan Teammate at Leinster Rugby, 2008-2010
Bobby Skinstad Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Chiliboy Ralepelle Teammate at South Africa national team, 2006-2012- Elton Jantjies Teammate at Golden Lions, 2011-2014
- Johan Ackermann Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Breyton Paulse Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007- Girvan Dempsey Teammate at Leinster Rugby, 2008-2010
Johann Muller Teammate at South Africa national team, 2006-2011
Career 10
ClubYears
Montpellier Hérault Rugby2015
Eastern Province Kings2014-2015
London Irish RFC2013-2014
Golden Lions2011-2014
Lions2011-2012
Stormers2010-2011
Leinster Rugby2008-2010
Cheetahs2005-2008
Lions2003-2005
South Africa2002-2012
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About this person
He played first class rugby between 2002 and 2015 in South Africa, Ireland, England and France and also made 75 test matches for South Africa, which included winning the 2007 Rugby World Cup. His usual playing position was prop.
Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1980 · age 46