Theuns Kruger

Theunis Lodewicus Kruger (17 June 1896 – 6 July 1957) was a South African international rugby union player.

Theuns Kruger

Full name	Theunis Lodewicus Kruger
Date of birth	(1896-06-17)17 June 1896
Place of birth	Steynsburg, South Africa
Date of death	6 July 1957(1957-07-06) (aged 61)
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	90.7 kg (200 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Transvaal () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1921–28 South Africa 8 (0)

Kruger was educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium and Paarl Boys' High School.^[1]

A highly mobile hooker, Kruger competed for the Springboks during the 1920s, attaining eight caps. His Springboks career consisted of two Test matches on a 1921 tour of New Zealand, four home Tests against the British Lions in 1924, then two appearances when the All Blacks visited South Africa in 1928. He also served as captain of Transvaal.^[2][3]

Kruger was the father in law of Springbok Ryk van Schoor.^[1]

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players