Joggie Viljoen (rugby union, born 1945) explained

Joggie Viljoen
Birth Name:Joachim Frederick Viljoen
Birth Date:14 May 1945
Birth Place:Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
Death Place:South Africa
Children:Joggie Viljoen
School:Vanrhynsdorp High School, Vanrhynsdorp
Height:1.74m
Weight:66kg
Position:Scrumhalf
Repteam1:South Africa
Repyears1:1971–1972
Repcaps1:6
Reppoints1:6

Joachim Frederick 'Joggie' Viljoen (14 May 1945 – 7 August 2023)[1] was a South African rugby union player.[2]

Playing career

Viljoen played provincial rugby in South Africa for and . He played six test matches for the Springboks and made his debut against the touring French team on 12 June 1971 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. He also played in all three test matches against Australia during the South African tour of Australia in 1971. His last test was against England at Ellis Park in 1972.[3] Viljoen scored two tries in his six test matches and another two tries in four tour matches.[4]

Death

Joggie Viljoen died in 12 August 2023, at the age of 78.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/nuus/mense/oud-springbok-en-griekwa-legende-joggie-viljoen-sterf-20230807 Oud-Springbok- en Griekwa-legende Joggie Viljoen sterf
  2. Web site: Joggie Viljoen. ESPN scrum. 2020-06-18.
  3. Book: Jooste, Graham K.. South African rugby test players 1949-1995. 1995. Penguin. 0140250174. Johannesburg. 79–84. 36916860.
  4. Book: Colquhoun, Andy. The South African Rugby Annual 1999. MWP Media Sport. 1999. 0958423148. Cape Town. 165.
  5. Web site: Springbok Joggie Viljoen dies aged 78. South African. Garrin. Lambley. 12 August 2023. 12 August 2023.