André Bestbier
André Bestbier (born 31 March 1946) is a South African former rugby union player and army officer, who was the commander of the Orange Free State Command from 1992 to 1995.[1][2][3]
| Birth name | André Bestbier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 31 March 1946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Potchefstroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Oudtshoorn High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Frank Bestbier (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
Bestbier played his provincial rugby for the Free State and made his test debut for the Springboks during the Springbok tour of France, as a replacement for Robert Cockrell after 28 minutes in the second half of the second test on 30 November 1974 at Parc des Princes in Paris.[4] This second half appearance was his only test for South Africa, but he played in a further four tour matches for the Springboks during the French tour.[5]
Test history
| No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
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| 1. |  France | 10–8 | Replacement | 30 November 1974 | Parc des Princes, Paris |
See also
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 485
References
- "Andre Bestbier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2015-05-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Heenop, Albert (2019-06-02). "Bok-haker bêre tokse vir soldaat-stewels [Bok-hooker puts away rugby boots for soldier boots]". Netwerk24. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. p. 90. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
- Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 140. ISBN 0958423148.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by E. Olckers |
OC 1 Reconnaissance Commando 1983 – 1988 |
Succeeded by G. Keulder |
| Preceded by Reginald Otto |
OC Orange Free State Command 1992 – 1995 |
Succeeded by Mos Grobler |
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