Springbok no. 473 · Eighthman
Gerrie Sonnekus
Gerhardus Hermanus Hendrikus Sonnekus · Cheetahs
3Tests
1Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
197419791984
First test
13 Jul 1974, age 21 · Scrumhalf v Britain, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Last test
9 Jun 1984, age 31 · Eighthman v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Gerrie Sonnekus had one of the longest gaps between Tests in Springbok history. Born in Senekal on 1 February 1953, he was picked at scrumhalf at 21 for the third Test against the 1974 British Isles side, even though he was usually an eighthman. He returned to Test rugby ten years later as an eighthman against England in 1984, scoring a try in the 35–9 win at Ellis Park. He played for the Orange Free State.
Test history
3 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 1974 |  Britain | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | L 9–26 | Cheetahs |
| 02 Jun 1984 |  England | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Eighthman | W 33–15 | Cheetahs |
| 09 Jun 1984 | England | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Eighthman | W 35–9 | Cheetahs |