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Michael Claassens

  1. Gloucester dog out vital win at muddy Rec
    Gloucester Rugby Club logo Gloucester Rugby Club 7 hours ago
    Nick Wood

    Scrummaging as powerfully as ever, the loose head also managed to score Gloucester's try, make a couple of rampaging runs in the loose and also track down Bath scrum half Michael Claassens when the South African made a dangerous break. He was...

  2. t_bradshaw published Happy Birthday, Tom! Heathcote guides Bath to victory over...
    This is Bath logo This is Bath 1 week ago

    Woodburn scored his first try after Heathcote looped around Barkley, jinked outside the defence and delivered a well-timed pass. Barkley pushed the conversion. But Newcastle hit back straight away. Bath scrum half Michael Claassens delivered a high...

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    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester avoids a tackle from Francois Louw (R) and Michael Claassens during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England.

    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester avoids a tackle from Francois Louw (R) and Michael Claassens during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England. View Photo »

  4. Bath are a class outfit and have a high quality squad. I watched the game against Montpellier and it is an outstanding team. You have only got to look at their back row and half backs with the likes of Francois Louw, Simon Taylor, Lewis Moody, Michael Claassens and Stephen Donald.
    SOURCE: Scrum.com 2 months ago
  5. Bath 30 Newcastle 24: Gritty Falcons give hosts a scare
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 1 week ago
    Catch the hair: Bath's Tom Biggs is tackled by Suka Hufanga (left) and James Fitzpatrick

    Bath returned to the attack and Heathcote worked a neat loop with Barkley to send Woodburn in at the corner for a 15th-minute try. Barkley was wide with the conversion. The riposte was immediate as Michael Claassens fired a pass above Barkley's head in...

  6. Bath 30-24 Newcastle | Aviva Premiership match report
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 week ago
    Olly Woodburn scores a try, Bath v Newcastle

    Bath returned to the attack and Heathcote worked a neat loop with Barkley to send Woodburn in at the corner for a 15th-minute try. Barkley was wide with the conversion. The riposte was immediate as Michael Claassens fired a pass above Barkley's head in...

  7. Bath see off spirited Falcons
    Scrum.com logo Scrum.com 1 week ago
    Bath's Tom Biggs tries to break through the Newcastle defence, Bath v Newcastle Falcons, Aviva Premiership, The Rec, Bath, England, February 11, 2012

    Bath returned to the attack and Heathcote worked a neat loop with Barkley to send Woodburn in at the corner for a 15th-minute try. Barkley was wide with the conversion. The riposte was immediate as Michael Claassens fired a pass above Barkley's head in...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 hours ago
    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England.

    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England. View Photo »

  9. Saracens 26-19 Bath Rugby - Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights Round 13 | 08-01-12
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 1 month ago
  10. Falcons freeze in cold Bath
    Sky Sports logo Sky Sports 1 week ago

    Bath returned to the attack and Heathcote worked a neat loop with Barkley to send Woodburn in at the corner for a 15th-minute try. Barkley was wide with the conversion. The riposte was immediate as Michael Claassens fired a pass above Barkley's head in...

  11. Aviva Premiership statistics
    Sporting Life logo Sporting Life 1 week ago
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    Young fly-half Tom Heathcote and Michael Claassens make up the half-back pairing, with the former replacing injured All Black Stephen Donald. Sam Vesty continues at full-back with Nick Abendanon sidelined while Ryan Caldwell comes in at lock and Ben...

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About Michael Claassens

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Michael Claassens born 29 January 1982 in Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa is a rugby union player for Bath Rugby in the Guinness Premiership. Full Article

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BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England.
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  1. BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 hours ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  2. BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Michael Claassens of Bath runs at the Newcastle defence during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Newcastle Falcons at the Recreation Ground on February 11, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Michael Claassens of Bath runs at the Newcastle defence during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Newcastle Falcons at the Recreation Ground on February 11, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  3. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Michael Claassens of Bath Rugby looks on during the LV Cup match between Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on January 28, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Michael Claassens of Bath Rugby looks on during the LV Cup match between Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground on January 28, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  4. Bath's Michael Claassens (2ndR) passes the ball during the HCup rugby match Montpellier vs. Bath on January 14, 2011 at the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in Montpellier. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Bath's Michael Claassens (2ndR) passes the ball during the HCup rugby match Montpellier vs. Bath on January 14, 2011 at the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in Montpellier.

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  5. Montpellier's Mickael Demarco (C) vies with Bath's David Attwood (L) and Michael Claassens (R) during the HCup rugby match Montpellier vs. Bath on January 14, 2011 at the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in Montpellier. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Montpellier's Mickael Demarco (C) vies with Bath's David Attwood (L) and Michael Claassens (R) during the HCup rugby match Montpellier vs. Bath on January 14, 2011 at the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in Montpellier.

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  6. WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Michael Claassens of Bath in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Bath at Vicarage Road on January 8, 2012 in Watford, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Michael Claassens of Bath in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Bath at Vicarage Road on January 8, 2012 in Watford, England.

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  7. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath runs with the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath runs with the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  8. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens (L) of Bath celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens (L) of Bath celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  9. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  10. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath takes on Alex Corbisiero (L) and Darren Allinson during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath takes on Alex Corbisiero (L) and Darren Allinson during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  11. BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath breaks past Nick Kennedy (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Michael Claassens of Bath breaks past Nick Kennedy (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on January 1, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  12. NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 24: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath at Franklin's Gardens on December 24, 2011 in Northampton, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 24: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath at Franklin's Gardens on December 24, 2011 in Northampton, England.

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  13. BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled by Mark Jones (left) and Andy Powell (right) of Sales Sharks during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on December 3, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled by Mark Jones (left) and Andy Powell (right) of Sales Sharks during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on December 3, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  14. BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Michael Claassens of Bath celebrates his try during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on December 3, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Michael Claassens of Bath celebrates his try during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on December 3, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  15. WORCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bath scrum half Michael Claassens releases the ball to his backs during the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester Warriors and Bath at Sixways Stadium on November 25, 2011 in Worcester, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    WORCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bath scrum half Michael Claassens releases the ball to his backs during the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester Warriors and Bath at Sixways Stadium on November 25, 2011 in Worcester, England.

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  16. WORCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bath scrum half Michael Claassens attempts to tackle Alex Grove during the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester Warriors and Bath at Sixways Stadium on November 25, 2011 in Worcester, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    WORCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bath scrum half Michael Claassens attempts to tackle Alex Grove during the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester Warriors and Bath at Sixways Stadium on November 25, 2011 in Worcester, England.

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  17. Bath's South African scrum-half Michael Claassens passes the ball during their European Cup rugby union match against Montpellier Herault at the Recreation Ground, in Bath on November 20, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Bath's South African scrum-half Michael Claassens passes the ball during their European Cup rugby union match against Montpellier Herault at the Recreation Ground, in Bath on November 20, 2011.

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  18. BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on November 5, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on November 5, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  19. READING, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the AVIVA Premiership match between London Irish and Bath at Madejski Stadium on October 29, 2011 in Reading, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    READING, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Michael Claassens of Bath passes the ball during the AVIVA Premiership match between London Irish and Bath at Madejski Stadium on October 29, 2011 in Reading, England.

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  20. BATH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled by James Grindal and Geoff Parling of Tigers during the AVIVA Premiership match between Bath and Leicester Tigers at Recreation Ground on October 1, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Michael Claassens of Bath is tackled by James Grindal and Geoff Parling of Tigers during the AVIVA Premiership match between Bath and Leicester Tigers at Recreation Ground on October 1, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  21. GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Michael Claassens (C) of Bath looks for options during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm Stadium on September 24, 2011 in Gloucester, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Michael Claassens (C) of Bath looks for options during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm Stadium on September 24, 2011 in Gloucester, England.

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  22. GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Rupert Harden (C) of Gloucester runs into Michael Claassens (L) and Guy Mercer (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm Stadium on September 24, 2011 in Gloucester, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Rupert Harden (C) of Gloucester runs into Michael Claassens (L) and Guy Mercer (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm Stadium on September 24, 2011 in Gloucester, England.

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  23. BATH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Claassens of Bath during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Saracens at Recreation Ground on September 10, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Claassens of Bath during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Saracens at Recreation Ground on September 10, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  24. BATH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Michael Claassens of Bath poses for a portrait during the team photocall held at Farleigh House on August 22, 2011 in Bath, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    BATH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Michael Claassens of Bath poses for a portrait during the team photocall held at Farleigh House on August 22, 2011 in Bath, England.

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  25. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Michael Claassens of Bath looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Bath at Kingston Park on April 30, 2011 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Michael Claassens of Bath looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Bath at Kingston Park on April 30, 2011 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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BATH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Rory Lawson of Gloucester has his kick charged down by Ben Skirving and Michael Claassens (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Gloucester at the Recreation Ground on February 18, 2012 in Bath, England.

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  1. Bath are a class outfit and have a high quality squad. I watched the game against Montpellier and it is an outstanding team. You have only got to look at their back row and half backs with the likes of Francois Louw, Simon Taylor, Lewis Moody, Michael Claassens and Stephen Donald.
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