Schalk Burger Geldenhuys (born 18 May 1956) is a South African former

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player.

Career

Throughout his career he played for only one province,

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. Geldenhuys played 184 matches for Northern Transvaal and also captained his province 54 times. In total, he played in seven tests for the

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and scored one try. His first test was as flanker on 29 August 1981 against the

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at Athletic Park,

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. His seventh and final test occurred on 2 September 1989 against a

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side at Ellis Park,

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Test history

Accolades

He was inducted into the

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sport hall of fame.

References

1956 births Living people People from Kroonstad South African rugby union players South Africa international rugby union players University of Pretoria alumni Blue Bulls players Rugby union players from the Free State (province) Rugby union flankers {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub

Career

Test history

Accolades

See also

References