Henning van Aswegen

Henning Jonathan van Aswegen (born 11 February 1955 in Okahandja, South West Africa (now Namibia) is a former South African rugby union player.

Playing career Van Aswegen played for the Free State, Western Province and Transvaal in the South African Currie Cup competition. He was appointed captain of Western Province for the 1985 Currie Cup season and led his team to the Currie Cup title.

Van Aswegen made his debut for the Springboks during the 1981 tour of New Zealand in the first test on 15 August 1981 at Lancaster Park in Christchurch. He played his second and last test match for the Springboks against the South American Jaguars on 3 April 1982 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein when he replaced his provincial teammate, Hempies du Toit after 27 minutes in the second half. Van Aswegen also played in eight tour matches for the Springboks.

Test history

No. Opposition Result(SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue1. 9–14 Loosehead prop 15 August 1981 Lancaster Park, Christchurch2. 24px South American Jaguars 12–21 Replacement 3 April 1982 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein