About Gert Cilliers
Lived 1940 – 1986 (aged 45). Gert Cilliers was a South African rugby union player.
Gert Daniël Cilliers (28 July 1940 – 26 January 1986) was a South African international rugby union player.
Cilliers was born and raised in the Orange Free State town of Ficksburg.
A speedy three–quarter, Cilliers played rugby for the University of the Free State and scored a try against the 1960 All Blacks while representing Central Universities. He began representing Orange Free State during the early 1960s and notably contributed two tries in their 14–14 draw with the 1962 British Lions. In 1963, Cilliers was capped in three Test matches for the Springboks against the touring Wallabies, scoring a try on debut in Pretoria.
Cilliers was a school teacher by profession.
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Who was Gert Cilliers?
South African rugby union player
When was Gert Cilliers born?
Gert Cilliers was born on 28 July 1940.
When did Gert Cilliers die?
Gert Cilliers died on 26 January 1986.
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Gert Cilliers was a rugby union player.
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Gert Cilliers was South African.
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