Education
University of Pretoria.
University of Pretoria.
He is the brother of Geo Cronjé, who also played for South Africa. Two years later in 2003 he made his Super 12 (now Super Rugby) debut for the Bulls side, against fellow South African team, the Cats. He was not included in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Springbok squad, despite playing in the final preparation test against Namibia.
Cronjé was the strongest member of the Bulls team, being able to bench press 170 kg (375 lbs), and is also noted for his speed and wonderful ball-handling skills.