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Daniël Jacobus Mienie (born 1 March 1991) is a South African rugby union player for Rovigo in the Top12 in Italy. His regular position is prop.
Career
He came through theSharks youth system, playing for their Under–19 and Under–21 teams from 2010 to 2012.
He was included in theSharks XV squad for the 2012 Vodacom Cup and made his senior debut against theBorder Bulldogs and became a regular player for them in the Vodacom Cup competition over the next two seasons.
Despite having no Currie Cup experience, he was called up to theSharks squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season following an injury to Tendai Mtawarira.
He joined Kimberley-based sideGriquas on a one-year deal for the 2015 season.
He signed a contract to join Bloemfontein-based sideFree State Cheetahs prior to the 2016 season on a two-year contract.
He joined Rovigo in the Top12 in Italy in September 2019.