Springbok no. 167 · Lock
Tank van Rooyen
Gert Wilhelm van Rooyen · Lions
2Tests
0Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
27 Aug 1921, age 28 · Lock v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Last test
17 Sep 1921, age 28 · Lock v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Tank van Rooyen was a big Transvaal lock who played two Tests in New Zealand in 1921: the 9–5 win at Eden Park and the 0–0 draw in Wellington. Born in Steynsburg on 9 December 1892, he moved to England in 1922 to play rugby league. He won titles and Challenge Cups with Hull Kingston Rovers, Wigan and Widnes, where he was the club’s first overseas player. He died on 21 September 1942.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Lock | W 9–5 | Lions |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Lock | D 0–0 | Lions |