About Manie Geere
Lived 1905 – 1989 (aged 84). Manie Geere was a South African rugby union player.
Vernon "Manie" Geere (9 September 1905 – 25 October 1989) was a South African international rugby union player.
Geere was born in Pretoria and completed his secondary education at Paarl Boys' High School, where he was captain of their under-17s rugby XV. He returned to Pretoria after leaving school to serve three years with the Army and then played rugby for local club Harlequin, while working as a bank clerk.
A utility forward, Geere gained Springboks representative honours on the 1931–32 tour of the British Isles, but didn't make a capped appearance. He played all five home Test matches against the Wallabies in 1933.
Geere married a cousin of Springboks teammate Ferdie Bergh.
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Who was Manie Geere?
South African rugby union player
When was Manie Geere born?
Manie Geere was born on 9 September 1905.
When did Manie Geere die?
Manie Geere died on 25 October 1989.
What was Manie Geere's occupation?
Manie Geere was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Manie Geere?
Manie Geere was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manie Geere. https://biography.guide/manie-geere/
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