Springbok no. 527 · Lock
Hennie Bekker
Hendrik Johannes Bekker · WP
2Tests
1Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
1981
First test
15 Aug 1981, age 28 · Lock v New Zealand, Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch
Last test
12 Sep 1981, age 28 · Lock v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
Hennie Bekker was a very tall Western Province lock who scored a try on debut in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch in 1981. Born in Nuwerus on 12 September 1952, he scored a record 44 tries in 108 matches for Western Province, a remarkable tally for a lock. He won a second cap in Auckland later that tour. His son Andries also became a Springbok lock.
Test history
2 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 1981 |  New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Lock | L 9–14 | WP |
| 12 Sep 1981 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Lock | L 22–25 | WP |