Lukas_van_Biljon

Lukas van Biljon

Lukas van Biljon

Rugby player

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

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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

  1. [1]
    "Ban lifted on Van Biljon". News24. 3 March 2005.
  2. [2]
    "Van Biljon axed after car park brawl". Independent Online. 22 August 2003.
  3. [3]
    "Former rugby star stabbed repeatedly, threatened kids would be killed in attack". NZ Herald. 26 September 2023.
  4. [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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