Johannes Servaas Germishuys, best known as Gerrie Germishuys (born 29 October 1949 in
Port Shepstone
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,
Natal
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) is a former South African
rugby union
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player who played
wing
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for the
Springboks
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.
Biography
As a winger, Germishuys was known for his speed and agility.[ He also played against the ]All Blacks
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in 1976 and the Lions in 1980.[ In 1981, he participated in the infamous South Africa rugby team tour of New Zealand. His last cap was on 20 September 1981 against the ]United States
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rugby team.[ He also played in the ]Currie Cup
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competition for the provincial teams of the Orange Free State
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from 1974-1977 and the Transvaal
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* South African Republic (1856–1902; ...
from 1980-1981.
National team statistics
* 20 selections between 1974 and 1981 for the South African Rugby team
Test history
See also
*List of South Africa national rugby union players
South Africa national rugby union team players hold several international records. Several players from the South Africa national rugby union team have joined the IRB and International Hall of Fame.
Individual records
Career
South Africa's '' ...
– Springbok no. 465
References
External links
Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame
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1949 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Port Shepstone
Afrikaner people
South African rugby union players
South Africa international rugby union players
Rugby union wings
Rugby union players from KwaZulu-Natal
Free State Cheetahs players