Springbok no. 558 · Full Back
Theo Jansen van Rensburg
Jan Theodorus Jansen van Rensburg · Lions
7Tests
0Tries
3Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
199219931994
First test
15 Aug 1992, age 24 · Full Back v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
23 Jul 1994, age 26 · Full Back v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Theo Jansen van Rensburg was a versatile Transvaal fullback who played seven Tests between 1992 and 1994. Born in Carletonville on 26 August 1967 and educated at Potchefstroom Gimnasium, he made his debut against New Zealand in 1992 and kicked five penalties in the 20–20 draw with France in 1993. He toured France and England, Australia and New Zealand.
Test history
7 tests · 40 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 1992 |  New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Full Back | L 24–27 | Lions |
| 22 Aug 1992 |  Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Full Back | L 3–26 | Lions |
| 14 Nov 1992 |  England | Twickenham, London | Full Back | L 16–33 | Lions |
| 26 Jun 1993 |  France | Kings Park, Durban | Full Back | D 20–20 | Lions |
| 03 Jul 1993 | France | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Full Back | L 17–18 | Lions |
| 31 Jul 1993 | Australia | Sydney Football Stadium (Aussie stadium), Sydney | Full Back | W 19–12 | Lions |
| 23 Jul 1994 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Full Back | L 9–13 | Lions |