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Danie Gerber
In the days when the Boet’s rugby poles had tyres around them
The first rugby test against England in 1984 was held at the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 2 June. Local hero, Danie Gerber scored the first try in inimitable fashion and the Springboks went on to win 33-15. See the 'old style' post protectors of the Boet in the video below. The 1984 England rugby union tour of South Africa was a series of seven matches played by the England national rugby union team in South Africa in May and June 1984. England played seven games, including two … [Read more...] about In the days when the Boet’s rugby poles had tyres around them
Danie Gerber inducted into Rugby Hall of Fame
Twenty-five greats of the game whose careers spanned three centuries have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The list include five Springbok legends, namely Naas Botha, Danie Gerber, Hennie Muller, Morné du Plessis and Joost van der Westhuizen. Danie Gerber (born 14 April 1958 in Port Elizabeth) played for South Africa between 1980 and 1992. Playing mainly at centre, he won only 24 caps for South Africa despite playing internationally for 12 years because of South Africa's … [Read more...] about Danie Gerber inducted into Rugby Hall of Fame
