About Melt Hanekom
Lived 1931 – 1997 (aged 66). Melt Hanekom was a South African rugby union player.
Melt van der Spuy Hanekom (27 July 1931 – 8 October 1997) was a South African rugby union player.
Playing career Hanekom was born and raised in Moorreesburg. He played provincial rugby for and although he was the second choice hooker for Boland, after his teammate, Bertus van der Merwe, he was also selected for the Springboks.
Hanekom toured with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand in 1956.
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Who was Melt Hanekom?
South African rugby union player
When was Melt Hanekom born?
Melt Hanekom was born on 27 July 1931.
When did Melt Hanekom die?
Melt Hanekom died on 8 October 1997.
What was Melt Hanekom's occupation?
Melt Hanekom was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Melt Hanekom?
Melt Hanekom was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Melt Hanekom. https://biography.guide/melt-hanekom/
MLA: "Melt Hanekom." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/melt-hanekom/.
Chicago: "Melt Hanekom." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/melt-hanekom/.
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