Gerrie Germishuys

Gerrie Germishuys
Birth name Johannes Servaas Germishuys
Date of birth (1949-10-29) 29 October 1949
Place of birth Port Shepstone, South Africa
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
School Brandwag, Benoni
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974–77
1980–81
Orange F. State
Transvaal
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974-81 South Africa 20 48

Johannes Servaas Germishuys, commonly known as Gerrie Germishuys (born 29 October 1949 Port Shepstone, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal)) is a former South African rugby union player who played wing for the Springboks.[1]

Biography

As a winger, Germishuys was known for his speed and agility.[2][3] His international rugby debut was on 22 June 1974 for the Springboks against the British Lions.[1] He also played against the "All Blacks" in 1976 and the Lions in 1980.[1] In 1981, he participated in the infamous South Africa rugby team tour of New Zealand. His last cap was on 20 September 1981 against the United States rugby team.[1] He also played in the Currie Cup competition for the provincial teams of the Orange Free State from 1974-1977 and the Transvaal from 1980-1981.

National team statistics

  • 20 selections between 1974 and 1981 for the South African Rugby team[1]
  • 48 points (12 tries)
  • Selections by year: 1 in 1974, 4 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 9 in 1980 and 5 in 1981

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Gerrie Germishuys". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  2. "Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame: Gerrie Germishuys". genslin.us. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  3. "Gerrie Germishuys". dstv.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
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