Burger Geldenhuys

Schalk Burger Geldenhuys, born on 18 May 1956 in Kroonstad, Free State Province, South Africa is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Burger Geldenhuys
Birth nameSchalk Burger Geldenhuys
Date of birth (1956-05-18) 18 May 1956
Place of birthKroonstad, Free State, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
SchoolKroonstad High School
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1977–1989 Northern Transvaal 184 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981–1989 South Africa 7 (4)

Career

Throughout his career he played for only province, Northern Transvaal. Geldenhuys played 184 matches for Northern Transvaal and also captained his province 54 times.

In total, he played in seven tests for the Springboks and scored one try. His first test was as flanker on 29 August 1981 against the All Blacks at Athletic Park, Wellington. His seventh and final test occurred on 2 September 1989 against a World XV side at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Test history

No.OppositionResult (SA 1st)PositionTriesDateVenue
1. New Zealand24–12Flank29 Aug 1981Athletic Park, Wellington
2. New Zealand22–25Flank12 Sep 1981Eden Park, Auckland
3. United States38–7Flank120 Sep 1981Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, New York
4. South American Jaguars50–18Flank27 Mar 1982Loftus Versveld, Pretoria
5. South American Jaguars12–21Flank3 Apr 1982Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
6.World XV20–19Flank26 Aug 1989Newlands, Cape Town
7.World XV22–16Flank2 Sep 1989Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Accolades

He was inducted into the University of Pretoria sport hall of fame.[2]

See also

References

  1. Burger Geldenhuys rugby profile Scrum.com
  2. "Hall of fame > University of Pretoria". 17 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2019.


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