Frans Erasmus

Frans Stefanus Erasmus (19 June 1959 – 7 March 1998) was a South African rugby union player who played three test matches for the South Africa national rugby union team.

Playing career Erasmus started his provincial career with Northern Free State in 1980. He also played for South Western Districts, Northern Transvaal for one season and Eastern Province where he become a stalwart, playing 119 matches.

Erasmus made his debut for the Springboks in the third test against the New Zealand Cavaliers on 24 May 1986 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Test history

No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. New Zealand Cavaliers 33–18 Loosehead prop 24 May 1986 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2. New Zealand Cavaliers 24–10 Loosehead prop 31 May 1986 Ellis Park, Johannesburg 3. World XV 22–16 Tighthead prop 2 Sep 1989 Ellis Park, Johannesburg