De Wet Barry Bio

In 2007 he left these sides to join up with Harlequins where he played Premiership Rugby for two seasons. In July 2009 he then returned to South Africa and joined what was Eastern Province Kings to again play in the Currie Cup. De Wet Barry remained with the side for another two seasons before retiring from playing in January 2012 to take up a coaching role at the club, a position he held until late 2013.

De Wet Barry’s international debut came in 2000 against Canada and he became a key member of the Springbok’s squad, going on to make 39 appearances for the side and scoring three tries. He played in the Rugby World Cup of 2003 and was instrumental in South Africa’s Tri-Nations (now The Rugby Championship) tournament win in 2004. De Wet Barry’s final game for the Springboks came in 2006. Today, De Wet Barry is the owner of a number of manufacturing companies in South Africa.