Johann Muller
Full names: Gysbert Johannes
Date of birth: 1 Jun 1980
Place of birth: Mossel Bay
School: Oakdale, Riversdal
Springbok no: 773
Debut test province: Sharks
Physical: 2m, 110kg
Current age: 43

Test summary: Tests: 24 Tries: 0
First Test: 10 Jun 2006 Age:26 Reserve against Scotland at Kingspark, Durban
Last Test: 11 Sep 2011 Age:31 Reserve against Wales at WestPac Stadium, Wellington
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentResultScoreVenueProv
10 Jun 200626ReserveScotlandWin: 36-16 Kingspark, DurbanSharks
22 Jul 200626ReserveNew ZealandLose: 17-35 WestPac Stadium, WellingtonSharks
05 Aug 200626LockAustraliaLose: 18-20 Stadium Australia, SydneySharks
26 Aug 200626LockNew ZealandLose: 26-45 Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaSharks
02 Sep 200626LockNew ZealandWin: 21-20 Royal Bafokeng Stadium, RustenburgSharks
09 Sep 200626LockAustraliaWin: 24-16 Ellispark, JohannesburgSharks
11 Nov 200626ReserveIrelandLose: 15-32 Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), DublinSharks
18 Nov 200626LockEnglandLose: 21-23 Twickenham, LondonSharks
25 Nov 200626LockEnglandWin: 25-14 Twickenham, LondonSharks
26 May 200726ReserveEnglandWin: 58-10 Free State Stadium, BloemfonteinSharks
02 Jun 200727ReserveEnglandWin: 55-22 Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaSharks
09 Jun 200727ReserveSamoaWin: 35-8 Ellispark, JohannesburgSharks
16 Jun 200727ReserveAustraliaWin: 22-19 Newlands, Cape TownSharks
23 Jun 200727ReserveNew ZealandLose: 21-26 Kingspark, DurbanSharks
07 Jul 200727LockAustraliaLose: 17-25 Stadium Australia, SydneySharks
14 Jul 200727Lock (C)New ZealandLose: 6-33 Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), ChristchurchSharks
15 Aug 200727ReserveNamibiaWin: 105-13 Newlands, Cape TownSharks
09 Sep 200727ReserveSamoaWin: 59-7 Parc des Princes, ParisSharks
14 Sep 200727ReserveEnglandWin: 36-0 Stade de France, ParisSharks
07 Oct 200727ReserveFijiWin: 37-20 Stade Velodrome, MarseillesSharks
14 Oct 200727ReserveArgentinaWin: 37-13 Stade de France, ParisSharks
24 Nov 200727LockWalesWin: 34-12 Millenium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), CardiffSharks
04 Jul 200929LockBritainLose: 9-28 Ellispark, JohannesburgSharks
11 Sep 201131ReserveWalesWin: 17-16 WestPac Stadium, WellingtonUlster

Johann Muller - Ulster Profile

Muller was one of the leading lock forwards in South Africa when he joined Ulster Rugby ahead of the 2010-11 season from the Natal Sharks.

Standing at 6'7"and 114kg, he made his provincial debut for the Sharks in 2003, going on to make his Super 14 debut against the Hurricanes later that season. Johann made over 130 appearances for the Sharks and captained the side during the 2008 and 2009 Super 14 competitions. He led the Sharks to Currie Cup victory in 2008.

Muller was awarded his first Springbok cap against Scotland in 2006 and captained South Africa against New Zealand in 2007. He has represented his country on 24 occasions and was a member of the squad which won the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.

Since coming to Ulster, Johann has had a remarkable influence both on and off the pitch. His leadership ability was instrumental in helping Ulster reach the Magners League semi finals and Heineken Cup quarter finals in 2010/11.

His performances did not go un-noticed as he picked up the URSC player of the Season Award, which also highlighted his popularity among supporters. At the Ulster Rugby Awards Dinner in May 2011 he picked up the biggest award - Personality of the Year - which was again a tribute to his work on and off the field.

Shortly after the awards dinner he signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.