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.

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 PositionTriesDateVenue
1.24–12Flank29 August 1981Athletic Park, Wellington
2. New Zealand22–25Flank12 September 1981Eden Park, Auckland
3.38–7Flank120 September 1981Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, New York
4. South American Jaguars50–18Flank27 March 1982Loftus Versveld, Pretoria
5. South American Jaguars12–21Flank3 April 1982Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
6.World XV 20–19Flank26 Aug 1989Newlands, Cape Town
7.World XV 22–16Flank2 Sep 1989Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Accolades

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