About Theuns Kruger
Lived 1896 – 1957 (aged 61). Theuns Kruger was a rugby union player.
Theunis Lodewicus Kruger (17 June 1896 – 6 July 1957) was a South African international rugby union player.
Kruger was educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium and Paarl Boys' High School.
A highly mobile hooker, Kruger competed for the Springboks during the 1920s, attaining eight caps. His Springboks career consisted of two Test matches on a 1921 tour of New Zealand, four home Tests against the British Lions in 1924, then two appearances when the All Blacks visited South Africa in 1928. He also served as captain of Transvaal.
Kruger was the father in law of Springbok Ryk van Schoor.
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Who was Theuns Kruger?
rugby player
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Theuns Kruger was born on 17 June 1896.
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Theuns Kruger died on 6 July 1957.
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Theuns Kruger was a rugby union player.
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