Eben Jansen
South African rugby union footballer
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Eben-Haeser Jansen (born 5 June 1954 in Griekwastad, Northern Cape, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]
BornEben Jansen
5 June 1954
5 June 1954
Griekwastad, Northern Cape, South Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb)
SchoolGriekwastad High School
| Born | Eben Jansen 5 June 1954 Griekwastad, Northern Cape, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Griekwastad High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Free State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Joggie Jansen (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Jansen played for the Free State in the South African Currie Cup competition. He made his test debut for the Springboks during the 1981 tour of New Zealand in the first test on 15 August 1981 at Lancaster Park in Christchurch.[2] He did not play in any further tests, but represented the Springboks in 10 tour matches and scored four tries.
Test history
| No. | Opposition | Result(SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
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| 1. |  New Zealand | 9–14 | Flank | 15 August 1981 | Lancaster Park, Christchurch |
See also
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 518
