Springbok no. 26 · Forward
Charlie van Renen
Charles Gerhard van Renen · WP
3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
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First test
5 Sep 1891, age 23 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
5 Sep 1896, age 28 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Charlie van Renen played as a forward in three Tests against British sides, one in 1891 and two in 1896. His last was the 5–0 win at Newlands on 5 September 1896, South Africa’s first Test victory.
Born in Cape Town on 23 August 1868 and schooled at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Western Province and came from a well-known sporting family. He was remembered as a modest, reserved man. He died on 20 July 1942.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 1891 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | L 0–4 | WP |
| 30 Jul 1896 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Forward | L 0–8 | WP |
| 05 Sep 1896 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | W 5–0 | WP |