REAL RUGBY STATS

Springbok no. 871 · Right Wing

Ruan Combrinck

Ruan Jacobus Combrinck · Lions

7Tests
2Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut

Test career

2016

First test

18 Jun 2016, age 26 · Reserve v Ireland, Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Last test

26 Nov 2016, age 26 · Right Wing v Wales, Millennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), Cardiff

Biography

Ruan Combrinck was a powerful Lions wing who played seven Tests in 2016. Born in Vryheid on 10 May 1990 and educated at Michaelhouse, he made a memorable debut against Ireland, scoring a try, and kicked a long-range penalty in the next Test.

Test history

7 tests · 15 points
DateOpponentVenuePositionResultProvince
18 Jun 2016IrelandEllis Park, JohannesburgReserveW 32–26Lions
25 Jun 2016IrelandNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port ElizabethRight WingW 19–13Lions
20 Aug 2016ArgentinaMbombela Stadium, NelspruitRight WingW 30–23Lions
27 Aug 2016ArgentinaEstadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, SaltaRight WingL 24–26Lions
12 Nov 2016EnglandTwickenham, LondonRight WingL 21–37Lions
19 Nov 2016ItalyStadio Artemio Franchi, FlorenceRight WingL 18–20Lions
26 Nov 2016WalesMillennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), CardiffRight WingL 13–27Lions