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Nicolaas Pretorius (born 29 February 1984 in Pretoria) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played with theFalcons. His regular position is prop.
Career
Blue Bulls
He played for theBlue Bulls at various youth levels, playing for them at Under-13 level in 1997, Under-16 level in 2000, for the Blue Bulls Amateur side in 2003 and 2004, at Under-20 level in 2004 and at Under-21 level in 2005. However, he never made an appearance for the senior side.
Griffons
He joined Welkom-based sideGriffons in 2006 and made his first class debut for them in the 2006 Vodacom Cup match against theFalcons. His Currie Cup debut came against theBoland Cavaliers during the 2006 Currie Cup First Division season.
Falcons
He moved to theFalcons for the 2007 Currie Cup Premier Division season and made one appearance, as a substitute against theSharks in Durban. He became a regular with them the following season, making 18 appearances in the Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup competitions.
France
He then moved to France, where he remained for two seasons, playing for Biarritz during the 2008–09 Top 14 season and for Dax during the 2009–10 Rugby Pro D2 season.
Return to Falcons
He returned to South Africa in 2012, rejoining former sideFalcons, making more than thirty appearances for them during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
Griquas
He also played one match on loan at Kimberley-based sideGriquas during the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division.