André Bestbier

André Bestbier (born 31 March 1946) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

André Bestbier
Birth nameAndré Bestbier
Date of birth (1946-03-31) 31 March 1946
Place of birthPotchefstroom
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
SchoolOudtshoorn High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Free State ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974 South Africa 1

Playing 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.[2] 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.[3]

Test history

No.OppositionResult (SA 1st)PositionTriesDateVenue
1. France10–8Replacement30 November 1974Parc des Princes, Paris

See also

References

  1. "Andre Bestbier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  2. Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. p. 90. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
  3. Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 140. ISBN 0958423148.
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