Burger Geldenhuys

Schalk Burger Geldenhuys (born 18 May 1956) is a South African former rugby union player.

Career Throughout his career he played for only one province, Northern Transvaal. Geldenhuys played 184 matches for Northern Transvaal and also captained his province 54 times.

In total, he played in seven tests for the Springboks and scored one try. His first test was as flanker on 29 August 1981 against the All Blacks at Athletic Park, Wellington. His seventh and final test occurred on 2 September 1989 against a World XV side at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Test history

No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. 24–12 Flank 29 August 1981 Athletic Park, Wellington 2. 22–25 Flank 12 September 1981 Eden Park, Auckland 3. 38–7 Flank 1 20 September 1981 Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, New York 4. 24px South American Jaguars 50–18 Flank 27 March 1982 Loftus Versveld, Pretoria 5. 24px South American Jaguars 12–21 Flank 3 April 1982 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 6. World XV20–19 Flank 26 August 1989 Newlands, Cape Town 7. World XV22–16 Flank 2 September 1989 Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Accolades He was inducted into the University of Pretoria sport hall of fame.