Lionel Cronjé (born 25 May 1989) is a South African rugby union footballer, currently playing for The Sharks in the Carling Currie Cup.

Cronjé previously played for the Stormers and Western Province before making the move north ahead of the 2012 Super Rugby season.

[1] He could play only five matches for the Blue Bulls due to a chest injury suffered in February 2012.

[4] He returned to South Africa later in 2014, signing a two-year deal with Durban-based side the Sharks.

[6] He joined Japanese Top League side Toyota Verblitz for the 2017–18 season.