Springbok no. 259 · Flank
George van Reenen
George Lionel van Reenen · WP
2Tests
2Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1937
First test
17 Jul 1937, age 23 · Flank v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
14 Aug 1937, age 23 · Eighthman v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
George van Reenen scored two tries on debut in the 26–17 win over Australia in Sydney in 1937 and won a second cap against New Zealand in Wellington. Born in Darling on 29 March 1914 and educated at Maritzburg College and Paul Roos Gymnasium, he played for Gardens and Western Province for many years and later captained Western Cape. He died on 12 November 1967.
Test history
2 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 1937 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Flank | W 26–17 | WP |
| 14 Aug 1937 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Eighthman | L 7–13 | WP |