About Hugo van Zyl
Lived 1932 – 2007 (aged 74). Hugo van Zyl was a South African rugby union player.
Gideon Hugo van Zyl (20 August 1932 — 9 May 2007) was a South African rugby union international.
Born in Porterville, van Zyl was a flanker who captained Western Province and represented the Springboks in 17 Test matches from 1958 to 1962. He scored the Springbok's first ever Test try at Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth, crossing over twice in a win over Scotland in 1960. On the 1960–61 European tour, van Zyl featured in all five Tests and scored the winning try during injury time against Ireland at Lansdowne Road.
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Who was Hugo van Zyl?
rugby union player (1932–2007)
When was Hugo van Zyl born?
Hugo van Zyl was born on 20 August 1932 in South Africa.
When did Hugo van Zyl die?
Hugo van Zyl died on 9 May 2007.
What was Hugo van Zyl's occupation?
Hugo van Zyl was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Hugo van Zyl?
Hugo van Zyl was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo van Zyl. https://biography.guide/hugo-van-zyl/
MLA: "Hugo van Zyl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugo-van-zyl/.
Chicago: "Hugo van Zyl." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugo-van-zyl/.
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