André Bestbier

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André Bestbier
Birth nameAndré Bestbier
Date of birth(1946-03-31)31 March 1946
Place of birthPotchefstroom, South Africa
Date of death8 August 2021(2021-08-08) (aged 75)
Place of deathPretoria, South Africa
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
SchoolOudtshoorn High School
Notable relative(s)Frank Bestbier (brother)
Children2
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972–1976 Free State 30 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974 South Africa 1 (0)
1974 South Africa (tour) 4 (0)

André Bestbier (31 March 1946 – 8 August 2021)[1] was a South African rugby union player and army officer, who was the commander of the Orange Free State Command from 1992 to 1995.[2][3][4]

Rugby career[]

Bestbier played his provincial rugby for the Free State and made his test debut for the Springboks during the Springbok tour of France, as a replacement for Robert Cockrell after 28 minutes in the second half of the second test on 30 November 1974 at Parc des Princes in Paris.[5] This second half appearance was his only test for South Africa, but he played in a further four tour matches for the Springboks during the French tour.[6]

Test history[]

No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue
1.  France 10–8 Replacement 30 November 1974 Parc des Princes, Paris

See also[]

  • List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 485

References[]

  1. ^ Pienaar, Cheréne (9 August 2021). "Oud-Bok en valskerm-springer van Bloem oorlede [Former Bok and parachutist from Bloem dies]". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  2. ^ "Andre Bestbier". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  3. ^ "Bestbier lei Weermag in die Vrystaat [Bestbier leads Army in the Free State]". Archived from the original on 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
  4. ^ Heenop, Albert (2019-06-02). "Bok-haker bêre tokse vir soldaat-stewels [Bok-hooker puts away rugby boots for soldier boots]". Netwerk24. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  5. ^ Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. p. 90. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
  6. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 140. ISBN 0958423148.
Military offices
Preceded by
E. Olckers
 OC 1 Reconnaissance Commando
1983 – 1988 		Succeeded by
G. Keulder
Preceded by OC Orange Free State Command
1992 – 1995 		Succeeded by
Mos Grobler
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