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Lukas van Biljon

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Lukas van Biljon
Date of birth (1976-03-18) 18 March 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthBloemfontein, South Africa
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight236 lb (107 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–03 South Africa 13 (5)

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

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Ban lifted on Van Biljon". News24. 3 March 2005.
  2. ^ "Van Biljon axed after car park brawl". Independent Online. 22 August 2003.
  3. ^ "Former rugby star stabbed repeatedly, threatened kids would be killed in attack". NZ Herald. 26 September 2023.
  4. ^ Bhengu, Cebelihle (1 June 2023). "Attackers stabbed Lukas van Biljon's hamstrings so he couldn't run, says ex-Springbok hooker's friend". News24.
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