Springbok no. 407 · Left Wing
Gertjie Brynard
Gert Steenkamp Brynard · WP
7Tests
2Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
196519661968
First test
19 Jun 1965, age 26 · Left Wing v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
27 Jul 1968, age 29 · Right Wing v Britain, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Gertjie Brynard was a quick Western Province wing who played seven Tests between 1965 and 1968. Born in Calvinia on 21 October 1938 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he was one of the bright spots of the 1965 tour. He scored two tries in the 19–16 win over New Zealand in Christchurch. He died on 1 December 2018.
Test history
7 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 1965 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Left Wing | L 11–18 | WP |
| 31 Jul 1965 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Left Wing | L 3–6 | WP |
| 21 Aug 1965 | New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Left Wing | L 0–13 | WP |
| 04 Sep 1965 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Left Wing | W 19–16 | WP |
| 18 Sep 1965 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Left Wing | L 3–20 | WP |
| 13 Jul 1968 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Right Wing | W 11–6 | WP |
| 27 Jul 1968 | Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Right Wing | W 19–6 | WP |