Rugby

Total London Welsh Appearances

Biography

A firm fans favourite at Rotherham, the South African full back/wing joined the Titans in August 2005
from the University of the Free State side Shimlas, Bloemfontein, before going onto make 87
appearances, including 38 tries, over his four seasons at the club.

Before joining Rotherham, Claassens, the brother of Bath’s South African international scrum half
Michael, won representative honours with Free State at U19 and U21, as well as playing for the
Free State Cheetahs and gaining Currie Cup experience with Griquas Rugby..

Nickname: Terry
Favourite TV prog: Richard and Judy
Favourite music: Jack Johnson
Favourite meal: Nandos
Favourite movie: Stepbrothers
First rugby memory: Scoring a try at the wrong end
Best LW moment: Beating Exeter twice last season
Worst LW moment: Losing in the semi-finals
Team mate I would least like to share a room with: Josh Drauniniu
If not a rugby player I would be: A cricket player
Worst habit: Drinking coffee
Ambition: Go to Premiership with London Welsh