Cameron Lindsay (rugby union)
{{short description|South African rugby union player}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rugby union biography
| name = Cameron Lindsay
| image =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1991|10|15}}
| birth_place = Pretoria, South Africa
| height = {{height|m=2.00}}
| weight = {{cvt|115|kg|lb stlb}}
| nickname =
| occupation =
| school = Michaelhouse, KwaZulu-Natal
| university = University of Stellenbosch /
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
| relatives =
| position = Lock
| currentclub = Rovigo Delta
| youthyears1 = 2009
| youthclubs1 = {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}}
| years1 = 2014–2017
| clubs1 = {{Rut|Eastern Province Kings}}
| apps1 = 18
| points1 = 5
| years2 = 2017–2020
| clubs2 = {{Rut|Pumas}}
| apps2 = 31
| points2 = 5
| years3 = 2020–2022
| clubs3 = {{Rut|Griquas}}
| apps3 = 23
| points3 = 5
| years4 = 2022–2023
| clubs4 = Rovigo Delta
| apps4 = 22
| points4 = 0
| amatyears1 = 2012–2013
| amatteam1 = {{Rut|Maties}}
| amatapps1 =
| amatpoints1 =
| amatyears2 = 2014
| amatteam2 = {{Rut|NMMU Madibaz}}
| amatapps2 = 5
| amatpoints2 = 0
| clubupdate = 10 July 2022
}}
Cameron Lindsay (born 15 October 1991) is a South African rugby union player for the Rovigo Delta in the Italian Top10.{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=49620 | name=Cameron Lindsay | date=29 May 2016}} His regular position is lock.
Career
=Youth=
Lindsay attended Michaelhouse school in KwaZulu-Natal and played for their Under-18 side at the 2009 Craven Week tournament.{{cite web | url=http://www.supersport.com/rugby/article.aspx?id=308199&headline=FS%20outclass%20Blue%20Bulls%20at%20Craven%20Week | title=FS outclass Blue Bulls at Craven Week | publisher=SuperSport | date=16 July 2009 | accessdate=25 April 2014}} In 2010, he moved to Cape Town to join {{Rut|Western Province}}. He made twelve appearances for the {{Rut|Western Province U19}} side that won the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition, although Lindsay was an unused substitute in the final.{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=19799 | homeid=8050 | awayid=8063 | leagueid=770 | hometeam=Blue Bulls | homescore=20 | awayscore=26 | awayteam=Western Province | matchdate=30 October 2010 | date=1 July 2016}}
In 2012, he was included in the {{Rut|Western Province U21}} squad for the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship, but failed to play for them. He did however play some club rugby for university side {{Rut|Maties}} in the Western Province Super League in 2012.{{cite web | url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/09/03/SK/15/wesuit3.html | title=Uitslae | publisher=Die Burger | date=3 September 2012 | accessdate=25 April 2014 | language=Afrikaans | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232918/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/09/03/SK/15/wesuit3.html# | archive-date=26 April 2014 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }} He was named in their squad for the 2013 Varsity Cup,{{SA Rugby Squad | teamid=10614 | team=FNB Maties | compid=1084 | comp=2013 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International | accessdate=3 June 2016}} but once again failed to make any appearances.
At the end of 2013, he joined Port Elizabeth-based side the {{Rut|Eastern Province Kings}} on trial{{cite web | url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2013/09/17/SK/14/mgkings.html | title=Kings se spankeuse 'n balanseer-toertjie | publisher=Die Burger | date=17 September 2014 | accessdate=25 April 2014 | language=Afrikaans | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426233243/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2013/09/17/SK/14/mgkings.html# | archive-date=26 April 2014 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }} and joined the university side affiliated with the Kings, the {{Rut|NMMU Madibaz}} for the 2014 Varsity Cup.{{SA Rugby Squad | teamid=17154 | team=FNB NMMU | compid=1694 | comp=2014 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International | accessdate=3 June 2016}} He started five of their matches to help them to the semi-final of the competition.
=Senior career=
Lindsay's performances in the 2014 Varsity Cup also earned him an inclusion in the {{Rut|Eastern Province Kings}} squad for the 2014 Vodacom Cup competition.{{cite web | url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/madibaz-stars-in-kings-revamp/ | title=Madibaz stars in Kings revamp | publisher=Herald Live | date=2 April 2014 | accessdate=25 April 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232845/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/madibaz-stars-in-kings-revamp/ | archive-date=26 April 2014 | url-status=dead }} He was named in their starting line-up for their match against the {{Rut|SWD Eagles}} in George, making his first class debut in a 23–21 loss.{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=118094 | homeid=17594 | awayid=17554 | leagueid=1734 | hometeam=SWD Eagles | homescore=23 | awayscore=21 | awayteam=Eastern Province Kings | matchdate=4 April 2014 | date=1 July 2016}} He retained his spot in the starting line-up for their next match against {{Rut|Boland Cavaliers}}, where he scored his first senior try.{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=118164 | homeid=17554 | awayid=17534 | leagueid=1734 | hometeam=Eastern Province Kings | homescore=28 | awayscore=21 | awayteam=Regent Boland Cavaliers | matchdate=11 April 2014 | date=1 July 2016}}
In June 2014, he was selected in the starting line-up for the {{Rut|Eastern Province Kings}} side to face {{nrut|Wales}} during a tour match during a 2014 incoming tour. He played the entire match as the Kings suffered a 12–34 defeat.{{SA Rugby Match Centre | id=120524 | homeid=18334 | awayid=16974 | leagueid=1674 | hometeam=Eastern Province Kings | homescore=12 | awayscore=34 | awayteam=Wales | matchdate=10 June 2014 | date=1 July 2016}}
In August 2022 he signed for the Rovigo Delta in the Italian Top10. He played for Rovigo for 2022−23 season.{{cite web | url=http://rugbyrovigodelta.it/media/news-ed-eventi/dettaglio-news/?news=653| title=BENVENUTO CAMERON LINDSAY| publisher=Rugby Rovigo Delta | date=23 August 2022}}{{cite web | url=http://rugbyrovigodelta.it/media/news-ed-eventi/dettaglio-news/?news=747| title=LA RUGBY ROVIGO SALUTA 11 GIOCATORI| publisher=Rugby Rovigo Delta | date=8 June 2023}}
=International career=
In May 2019 he was included in a preliminary 23-men squad for the Germany national team.{{cite news | url=http://www.totalrugby.de/content/view/9870/37/ | title=Vorläufiger Adler-Kader für Portugal: Starkes Aufgebot und harter Konkurrenzkampf um 23-Kader | work=Total Rugby | date=25 May 2019 | accessdate=8 July 2019 | language=German}} His name was suggested to the German coach Mike Ford by another fellow South African coaching the German Sevens team, Vuyo Zangqa.
Lindsay has yet to make an appearance for the Springboks.
References
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Category:Eastern Province Elephants players
Category:Griquas (rugby union) players
Category:Pumas (Currie Cup) players
Category:Rugby union players from Pretoria
Category:South African rugby union players
Category:Alumni of Michaelhouse
Category:Rugby Rovigo Delta players
Category:South African expatriate rugby union players in Italy