Springbok no. 65 · Outside Centre
Bertie van Renen
William Adrian van Renen · WP
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1903
First test
29 Aug 1903, age 22 · Outside Centre v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
12 Sep 1903, age 23 · Full Back v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Bertie van Renen played two Tests against the 1903 British Isles side, first at outside centre in the 10–10 draw in Johannesburg and then at fullback in the 8–0 win at Newlands that clinched the series. Born in Cape Town on 29 August 1880 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Western Province. His brother Charlie also played for South Africa. He died on 17 February 1942.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1903 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Outside Centre | D 10–10 | WP |
| 12 Sep 1903 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Full Back | W 8–0 | WP |