Career
Uys started his career in Johannesburg with the Golden Lions but, he found first-team opportunities hard to come by and in 2009 he switched to the Free State Cheetahs. He made sporadic appearances for the senior Cheetahs team in Super Rugby after his debut in 2009 before finally nailing down a regular starting berth during the 2013 Super Rugby season. In 2014, he extended his contract at the Cheetahs until October 2016.
Toyota Verblitz
Uys joined Japanese Top League side Toyota Verblitz on a short-term deal during the 2015-2016 Top League season.