Springbok no. 528 · Flank
Burger Geldenhuys
Schalk Burger Geldenhuys · Blue Bulls
7Tests
1Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
198119851989
First test
29 Aug 1981, age 25 · Flank v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Last test
2 Sep 1989, age 33 · Flank v World Invitation, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Burger Geldenhuys was a tough Northern Transvaal flanker who played seven Tests between 1981 and 1989. Born in Kroonstad on 18 May 1956, he holds the record for the most appearances for Northern Transvaal, with 184, 54 of them as captain. He scored a try against the USA in 1981.
Test history
7 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1981 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Flank | W 24–12 | Blue Bulls |
| 12 Sep 1981 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flank | L 22–25 | Blue Bulls |
| 25 Sep 1981 |  USA | Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, NY | Flank | W 38–7 | Blue Bulls |
| 27 Mar 1982 |  South America | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Flank | W 50–18 | Blue Bulls |
| 03 Apr 1982 | South America | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Flank | L 12–21 | Blue Bulls |
| 26 Aug 1989 | World Invitation | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 20–19 | Blue Bulls |
| 02 Sep 1989 | World Invitation | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | W 22–16 | Blue Bulls |