Springbok no. 740 · Lock
Marco Wentzel
Marco Van Zyl Wentzel · SE-Tvl
2Tests
0Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
2002
First test
9 Nov 2002, age 23 · Reserve v France, Stade Velodrome, Marseilles
Last test
16 Nov 2002, age 23 · Lock v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Biography
Marco Wentzel was a tall Pumas lock who played two Tests on the 2002 tour, against France and Scotland. Born in Plettenberg Bay on 6 May 1979 and educated at Outeniqua, he could play lock or loose forward and was valued for his line-out work.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2002 |  France | Stade Velodrome, Marseilles | Reserve | L 10–30 | SE-Tvl |
| 16 Nov 2002 |  Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Lock | L 6–21 | SE-Tvl |