Kobus Burger

Jacobus Marthinus 'Kobus' Burger (born 31 March 1964) is a South African former rugby union player that played two tests for the Springboks.[1]

Kobus Burger
Birth nameJacobus Marthinus Burger
Date of birth (1964-03-31) 31 March 1964
Place of birthPaarl, Western Cape
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
SchoolPaarl Gymnasium, Paarl, Western Cape
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Maties
Cape Town Defence
Hamiltons
Bellville RFC		 ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–1993 Western Province 73 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989 South Africa 2

Playing career

Burger matriculated at Paarl Gymnasium in 1981 and represented the Western Province Schools team at the annual Craven Week tournament in 1980 and 1981. In 1980 his older brother, Schalk was also part of the Western Province team. Burger was selected for the South African Schools team in 1980 and 1981 and in 1980 he was the youngest player in history to be selected for the South African Schools team. Burger enrolled at Stellenbosch University in 1982 and was selected for the Western Province under–20 team and the South Africa Universities under–20 team. He made his senior provincial debut for Western Province in 1985 and once again his brother was part of the team.[2] The brothers were also part of the Western Province team that won the Currie Cup in 1985. Also in the team were two other players with the surname Burger, the wing Niel Burger and the lock, Schalk Burger Snr.[3]

Burger made his test debut for the Springboks against the World XV on 26 August 1989 at his home ground, Newlands in Cape Town. He also played in the second test against the World XV.

Test history
No.OpponentsResults(RSA 1st)PositionTriesDatesVenue
1.World XV20–19Wing26 Aug 1989Newlands, Cape Town
2.World XV22–16Wing2 Sep 1989Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Accolades

In 1988, Burger was one of the five Young Players of the Year, along with Christian Stewart, Jacques du Plessis, Andre Joubert and JJ van der Walt.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Kobus Burger". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  2. Van der Merwe, F. J. G. (Floris J. G.), 1951- (2007). Matieland is rugbyland, 1980-2006. Stellenbosch: SUN Press. p. 141. ISBN 9781920109790. OCLC 190836768.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Van Rooyen, Quintus (1986). S.A. Rugby Writers Annual 1986. SA Rugby Writers' Society. p. 81.
  4. Van Rooyen, Quintus (1989). S.A. Rugby Writers Annual 1989. SA Rugby Writers' Society. p. 11. ISBN 0620132469.
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