Lyndon Hartnick
Lyndon Lee Hartnick (born 8 July 1986 in Heidelberg) is a South African rugby union player, who most recently played with the SWD Eagles.[1] His regular position is flanker or number eight.
Full name | Lyndon Lee Hartnick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 8 July 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Heidelberg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | PW Botha Technical College, George | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He represented the SWD U19 team in the 2007 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition. In 2008, he moved to East London and joined the Border Bulldogs for the 2008 Currie Cup First Division season.[2] He was an unused sub for their first match of the season, but did make his first class debut the following week when he started the match against the Pumas,[3] helping them to a 27–23 victory. Four more starts and one substitute appearance followed that season.
SWD Eagles
He rejoined former team SWD Eagles prior to the 2010 Currie Cup First Division and made his debut for them in the compulsory friendly against Griquas.[4] He instantly became a first choice player for them, making twelve appearances in the First Division and promotion/relegation games and continued to frequently represent them in 2011 and 2012.
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Lyndon Hartnick". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- "SA Rugby Squad – Border Bulldogs : 2008 ABSA Currie Cup First Div". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Pumas 23-27 Border Bulldogs". South African Rugby Union. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – SWD 12-50 GWK Griquas". South African Rugby Union. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2016.