About Mof Myburgh
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 75). Mof Myburgh was a South African rugby union player.
Johannes Lodewikus Myburgh (24 August 1936 — 15 June 2012) was a South African rugby union international.
Myburgh, who was a police detective by profession, was born in the town of Senekal in Orange Free State.
A strongly built prop, Myburgh played 20 matches for the Springboks on the 1960–61 European tour, but had to wait until 1962 for his first Test cap, against the British Lions at Ellis Park. He appeared in 18 Test matches during his career, which he finished with a home series win over the All Blacks in 1970. His provincial rugby was played with Northern Transvaal.
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Who was Mof Myburgh?
South African rugby union player
When was Mof Myburgh born?
Mof Myburgh was born on 24 August 1936 in Senekal.
When did Mof Myburgh die?
Mof Myburgh died on 15 June 2012 in Pretoria.
What was Mof Myburgh's occupation?
Mof Myburgh was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Mof Myburgh?
Mof Myburgh was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mof Myburgh. https://biography.guide/mof-myburgh/
MLA: "Mof Myburgh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mof-myburgh/.
Chicago: "Mof Myburgh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mof-myburgh/.
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