Johan de Bruyn
South African rugby union footballer
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Johan de Bruyn (born 12 October 1948) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]
BornJohan de Bruyn
12 October 1948 (age 77)
12 October 1948 (age 77)
Reivilo, North West
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
SchoolReivilo High School
| Born | Johan de Bruyn 12 October 1948 (age 77) Reivilo, North West | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Reivilo High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
De Bruyn played his provincial rugby for the Free State. In 1974 he was selected at lock for the Springboks, for the third test against the touring Lions team of Willie John McBride at the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth. De Bruyn then toured with the Springboks to France at the end of 1974. He did not play any test matches during the French tour but played three tour matches.[2][3]
Test history
| No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
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| 1. |  British Lions | 9–26 | Lock | 13 July 1974 | Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth |
See also
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 475
- 99 call