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Springbok no. 855 · Right Wing

Cornal Hendricks

Cornal Hendricks · Cheetahs

12Tests
5Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut

Test career

20142015

First test

14 Jun 2014, age 26 · Right Wing v Wales, Kings Park, Durban

Last test

25 Jul 2015, age 27 · Right Wing v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Biography

Cornal Hendricks was a quick, strong wing who scored five tries in 12 Tests in 2014 and 2015. Born in Paarl on 18 April 1988, he played for the Cheetahs. A heart condition ended his career for a time, but he made a remarkable comeback as a centre for the Bulls. He was known for his warm, joyful try celebrations. He died on 14 May 2025.

Test history

12 tests · 25 points
DateOpponentVenuePositionResultProvince
14 Jun 2014WalesKings Park, DurbanRight WingW 38–16Cheetahs
21 Jun 2014WalesMbombela Stadium, NelspruitRight WingW 31–30Cheetahs
28 Jun 2014ScotlandNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port ElizabethRight WingW 55–6Cheetahs
16 Aug 2014ArgentinaLoftus Versfeld, PretoriaRight WingW 13–6Cheetahs
23 Aug 2014ArgentinaEstadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, SaltaRight WingW 33–31Cheetahs
06 Sep 2014AustraliaSubiaco Oval, PerthRight WingL 23–24Cheetahs
13 Sep 2014New ZealandWellington Regional Stadium, WellingtonRight WingL 10–14Cheetahs
27 Sep 2014AustraliaNewlands, Cape TownRight WingW 28–10Cheetahs
04 Oct 2014New ZealandEllis Park, JohannesburgRight WingW 27–25Cheetahs
08 Nov 2014IrelandAviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), DublinRight WingL 15–29Cheetahs
29 Nov 2014WalesMillennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), CardiffRight WingL 6–12Cheetahs
25 Jul 2015New ZealandEllis Park, JohannesburgRight WingL 20–27Cheetahs