Lukas van Biljon

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

Lukas van Biljon

Date of birth	(1976-03-18) 18 March 1976 (age 49)
Place of birth	Bloemfontein, South Africa
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	236 lb (107 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2001–03 South Africa 13 (5)

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]

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players