Chris Bezuidenhout
South African international rugby union player active in the 1960s
About Chris Bezuidenhout
Lived 1937 – 2001 (aged 64). Chris Bezuidenhout was a rugby union player.
Christiaan Esias Bezuidenhout (13 October 1937 – 16 October 2001) was a South African international rugby union player active in the 1960s.
A member of the South African Defence Force, Bezuidenhout played for Pretoria club Defence and represented Northern Transvaal. He obtained three Springboks cap in 1962, as tight–head prop against the touring British Lions.
Bezuidenhout signed with rugby league club Pretoria RLFC in October 1962. By turning professional while still serving, Bezuidenhout ended up court-martialled and was discharged with a caution. He gained selection for the national rugby league team to tour Australia in 1963, but never made the trip.
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Who was Chris Bezuidenhout?
South African international rugby union player active in the 1960s
When was Chris Bezuidenhout born?
Chris Bezuidenhout was born on 13 October 1937.
When did Chris Bezuidenhout die?
Chris Bezuidenhout died on 16 October 2001.
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Chris Bezuidenhout was a rugby union player.
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