Hans van Dyk
South African rugby union footballer
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| Intro | South African rugby union footballer | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| is | Athlete Rugby union player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 29 April 1982, Bethal, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, Gert Sibande District Municipality, South Africa | |
| Age | 42 years | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
Hans van Dyk (born 29 April 1982) is a former South African rugby union player. His regular position was hooker.
He retired at the end of the 2013 season, having made more than 160 first class appearances for the Leopards, Griquas, Golden Lions, Pumas, Boland Cavaliers and SWD Eagles domestically and the Cheetahs and Lions in Super Rugby.
Career
Van Dyk is a well-travelled player in South African domestic competition. He made his debut for the Leopards in 2005 and represented them for two seasons. In 2007, he joined the Griquas and was also called up into the Cheetahs Super Rugby squad, where he made six appearances.
After two seasons at Griquas, he joined Golden Lions and again played some Super Rugby, this time for the Lions.
In 2010, he then joined the Pumas for the 2010 Currie Cup Premier Division, but left them at the end of 2011.
He joined Boland Cavaliers for a short spell during the 2012 Vodacom Cup before joining SWD Eagles for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division.
Towards the end of 2012, he played in his 150th first class match.
He is the older brother of Leopards hooker BW van Dyk.