André Bestbier (31 March 1946 – 8 August 2021)[1] was a South African rugby union player and army officer, who was the commander of the Orange Free State Command from 1992 to 1995.[2][3][4]
| Birth name | André Bestbier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 31 March 1946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Potchefstroom, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 8 August 2021 (aged 75) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Pretoria, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Oudtshoorn High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Frank Bestbier (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career edit
Bestbier played his provincial rugby for the Free State and made his test debut for the Springboks during the Springbok tour of France, as a replacement for Robert Cockrell after 28 minutes in the second half of the second test on 30 November 1974 at Parc des Princes in Paris.[5] This second half appearance was his only test for South Africa, but he played in a further four tour matches for the Springboks during the French tour.[6]
Test history edit
| No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
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| 1. |  France |
10–8 | Replacement | 30 November 1974 | Parc des Princes, Paris |
See also edit
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 485
References edit
- ^ Pienaar, Cheréne (9 August 2021). "Oud-Bok en valskerm-springer van Bloem oorlede [Former Bok and parachutist from Bloem dies]". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Andre Bestbier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Bestbier lei Weermag in die Vrystaat [Bestbier leads Army in the Free State]". Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ Heenop, Albert (2 June 2019). "Bok-haker bêre tokse vir soldaat-stewels [Bok-hooker puts away rugby boots for soldier boots]". Netwerk24. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. p. 90. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
- ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 140. ISBN 0958423148.