Boeta Chamberlain
| Full name | Henry Chamberlain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 22 February 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paarl Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Henry 'Boeta' Chamberlain (born 22 February 1999) is a South African rugby union player. He plays as a fly-half or full-back for the Lions, competing in both the United Rugby Championship and the Currie Cup.[1]
Career
[edit]He was a member of the South Africa Under 20 team that competed in the U20 International Series making 3 test appearances.
Chamberlain made his Currie Cup debut for the Sharks in August 2019, starting their match in Round Six of the 2019 season against the Golden Lions and kicking a drop-goal shortly before half-time in a 30–28 victory.[2]
In 2021 Chamberlain put on a drop goal masterclass against Ospreys with 3 drop goals, guiding the Sharks to a comfortable 27–13 win in the URC.
In May 2024 Boeta was part of the Sharks squad that became the first South African franchise to win silverware in a European competition.
In July 2024 Boeta joined the Bulls making his debut in July 2024 in the Currie Cup against Western Province.
In August 2025, Chamberlain agreed a one-year deal with Prem Rugby side Newcastle Red Bulls, following the conclusion of the 2025 Currie Cup.[3]
On 16 July 2026, the Lions had confirmed that Chamberlain had agreed a deal to join the Johannesburg-based team and return to South Africa.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lions confirm new arrivals". SA Rugby Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Match 18, Pool Stage". South African Rugby Union. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ↑ Smith, Mark (20 August 2025). "Fly-half Boeta Chamberlain joins Newcastle Red Bulls - Newcastle Falcons". NC Falcons. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
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- South African rugby union players
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- South African people of British descent
- 1999 births
- Rugby union fly-halves
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