Lukas van Biljon explained

Lukas van Biljon
Birth Date:18 March 1976
Birth Place:Bloemfontein, South Africa
Height:6 ft 2 in
Weight:236 lb
Position:Hooker
Repyears1:2001–03
Repcaps1:13
Reppoints1:5

Lukas van Biljon (born 18 March 1976) is a South African former rugby union international.[1]

Born in Bloemfontein, van Biljon attended Welkom-Gimnasium and represented the Springboks in 13 Test matches between 2001 and 2003, mostly as a hooker. He was considered a likely selection for the 2003 Rugby World Cup but was axed from the training squad due to his involvement in a car park brawl.[2]

In 2023, van Biljon suffered stab wounds during a raid on his family farm in Oranjeville, Free State.[3] His father André was shot at close range while trying to radio for help and died of his injuries.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ban lifted on Van Biljon . . 3 March 2005.
  2. News: Van Biljon axed after car park brawl . . 22 August 2003.
  3. News: Former rugby star stabbed repeatedly, threatened kids would be killed in attack . . 26 September 2023 . en-NZ.
  4. News: Bhengu . Cebelihle . Attackers stabbed Lukas van Biljon's hamstrings so he couldn't run, says ex-Springbok hooker's friend . News24 . 1 June 2023.