Springbok no. 451 · Left Wing
Hannes Viljoen
Johannes Theodorus Viljoen · Sharks
3Tests
2Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
1971
First test
17 Jul 1971, age 28 · Left Wing v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
7 Aug 1971, age 28 · Left Wing v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Biography
Hannes Viljoen was a Natal wing who played all three Tests on the unbeaten 1971 tour of Australia and scored in the first two. Born in Elliot on 21 April 1943, he played 63 times for Natal and scored 16 tries on that tour. He died on 13 January 2021.
Test history
3 tests · 8 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 1971 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Left Wing | W 19–11 | Sharks |
| 31 Jul 1971 | Australia | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | Left Wing | W 14–6 | Sharks |
| 07 Aug 1971 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Left Wing | W 18–6 | Sharks |