André Bestbier
| Birth name | André Bestbier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 31 March 1946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Potchefstroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Oudtshoorn High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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André Bestbier (born 31 March 1946) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]
Playing career
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.[2] 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.[3]
Test history
| No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  France |
10–8 | Replacement | 30 November 1974 | Parc des Princes, Paris |
See also
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 485
References
- ^ "Andre Bestbier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ 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.