Springbok no. 478 · Flank
Kleintjie Grobler
Cornelius Johannes Grobler · Cheetahs
3Tests
1Tries
1Tours
29Age at debut
Test career
19741975
First test
27 Jul 1974, age 29 · Eighthman v Britain, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
28 Jun 1975, age 30 · Flank v France, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Biography
Kleintjie Grobler was an attacking loose forward who played three Tests: against the 1974 British Isles side and twice against France in 1975, scoring a try in the 38–25 win in Bloemfontein. Born in Pretoria on 24 August 1944, he played for Northern Transvaal, the Orange Free State and Western Transvaal from 1966 to 1981. He died on 29 September 1999.
Test history
3 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 1974 |  Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Eighthman | D 13–13 | Cheetahs |
| 21 Jun 1975 |  France | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Flank | W 38–25 | Cheetahs |
| 28 Jun 1975 | France | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Flank | W 33–18 | Cheetahs |