Barend Janse van Rensburg

Barend Janse van Rensburg is a powerful and direct-running inside centre who joined Bristol Bears in 2023, bringing considerable experience from South Africa's Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship. A robust defender and gain-line specialist, his role is to provide hard carrying and physicality in the midfield, offering a reliable defensive presence. His career highlights include being a key figure for the Cheetahs and representing the South Africa 'A' side.