De Wet Barry

De Wet Barry (born 24 June 1978 in Ceres, Western Cape) is a South African former rugby union footballer who played 38 test matches for the South Africa (the Springboks).

In 2000, Barry made his Springbok debut against Canada in East London. Barry had a reputation as a brutal defender and hard, straight running centre, this saw him become a key member of the Springbok squad in 2004. Barry captained the Stormers in the 2006 Super 14 season. Following the 2007 Currie Cup, Barry joined Harlequin F.C. of the Premiership Rugby. In July 2009 he signed up to join  in the Currie Cup.

In January 2012, Barry announced his retirement. Initially, Barry took up a role of defensive coach at the . However, he left at the end of 2013.

Achievements
 SANZAR u21 Championship with South Africa Under-21 1999.
 Currie Cup 2000 & 2001 with Western Province.
 Tri Nations 2004, with South Africa.

References

Category:1978 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Ceres, Western Cape
Category:South African rugby union players
Category:South Africa international rugby union players
Category:Stormers players
Category:Western Province (rugby team) players
Category:Rugby union centres
Category:Harlequin F.C. players
Category:Alumni of Paarl Gimnasium
Category:Eastern Province Elephants players