MJ Mentz

MJ Mentz
Full nameMarthinus Johannes Mentz
Date of birth (1982-07-21) 21 July 1982 (age 42)
Place of birthErmelo, South Africa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Ermelo
UniversityNorth-West University, Potchefstroom
Rugby union career
Position(s) Winger / Fullback / Fly-half
Youth career
2002 Leopards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2004 Leopards 27 (45)
2005–2008 Griquas 66 (140)
2009–2012 Pumas 38 (40)
Correct as of 28 October 2015
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 South Africa U16
2000 South Africa U18
2003 South Africa U21
Correct as of 28 October 2015
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2007–2010 South Africa Sevens 18
Coaching career
Years Team
2013–2014 Pumas (assistant)
2015–2016 Pumas (head coach)
2017–present Pumas (backline coach)
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Delhi Team competition

Marthinus Johannes "M.J." Mentz (born 21 July 1982, Ermelo, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player and currently the backline coach of Currie Cup side the Pumas.[1] He regularly played as a winger or a fullback.

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – MJ Mentz". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.