About Hansie Oelofse
Lived 1926 – 1978 (aged 51). Hansie Oelofse was a rugby union player.
Johannes Stephanus Albertus Oelofse (16 December 1926 – 31 May 1978), known as Hansie Oelofse, was a South African international rugby union player.
Oelofse was born in Johannesburg and educated at Parktown Boys' High School.
A scrum–half, Oelofse gained his maiden Springboks call up for their 1951–52 tour of Europe, to act as back up for Fonnie du Toit, but didn't get called upon until the final stage of the tour in France and made no capped appearances. He was the Springboks scrum–half for all four home internationals against the 1953 Wallabies, scoring two tries. His career was greatly impacted by persistent leg injuries.
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Who was Hansie Oelofse?
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Hansie Oelofse was born on 16 December 1926.
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Hansie Oelofse died on 31 May 1978.
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Hansie Oelofse was a rugby union player.
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