Springbok no. 169 · Hooker
Theuns Kruger
Theunis Lodewicus Kruger · Lions
8Tests
0Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
192119241928
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 25 · Hooker v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
21 Jul 1928, age 32 · Hooker v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Theuns Kruger was one of the first specialist hookers in South African rugby, a sharp striker of the ball who was also quick around the field. Born in Steynsburg on 17 June 1896 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium and Paarl Boys’ High, he played for Transvaal.
He played eight Tests between 1921 and 1928: the first series in New Zealand, all four Tests against the 1924 British Isles side and the 1928 series against the All Blacks. He died on 6 July 1957.
Test history
8 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Hooker | L 5–13 | Lions |
| 27 Aug 1921 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Hooker | W 9–5 | Lions |
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Hooker | W 7–3 | Lions |
| 23 Aug 1924 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Hooker | W 17–0 | Lions |
| 13 Sep 1924 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Hooker | D 3–3 | Lions |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Hooker | W 16–9 | Lions |
| 30 Jun 1928 | New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | Hooker | W 17–0 | Lions |
| 21 Jul 1928 | New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Hooker | L 6–7 | Lions |