About Steve Hoffman
Lived 1931 – 1986 (aged 54). Steve Hoffman was a South African rugby union player.
Richard Stephanus Hoffman (2 December 1931 – 15 May 1986) was a South African international rugby union player.
Hoffman was born in the Cape Town suburb of Parow.
A Worcester–based wing three–quarter, Hoffman represented Boland and gained his Springboks call up in 1953. He was one of six changes made to the team for the third Test match against the Wallabies at Durban, taking the place of Chum Ochse on the left wing. The Springboks won the match 18–8 and Hoffman was credited with a try saving tackle on Wallaby Garth Jones. He was nonetheless dropped for the series finale when Ochse made a return.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve Hoffman?
South African rugby union player
When was Steve Hoffman born?
Steve Hoffman was born on 2 December 1931.
When did Steve Hoffman die?
Steve Hoffman died on 15 May 1986.
What was Steve Hoffman's occupation?
Steve Hoffman was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Steve Hoffman?
Steve Hoffman was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve Hoffman (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Hoffman. https://biography.guide/steve-hoffman-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Steve Hoffman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-hoffman-rugby-union-player/.
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