Gerhard Mostert is a professional

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player who played for

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in the

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. He was schooled at

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. Mostert made his provisional debut for the in 2010, and played for the

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against the Chiefs in the

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. Mostert had previously played for the

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. In October 2010, Gerhard was selected to the

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squad of 39 players to prepare for the November tour of Europe. He eventually made his Springbok debut during the

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as injury cover for Johann Muller, in a 40-7 loss against the

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. Although it was a miserable day for the team, Mostert, impressed Springbok Coach

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who decided to include Mostert in his 24-man squad for the home tests. Gerhard Mostert was named on the bench for the third test against the

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on 30 July 2011. Mostert made his second appearance in the green and gold off the bench for Bakkies Botha.

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