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'''Johannes Theodorus Claassen''' (23 September 1929 – 6 January 2019) was a [[South African people|South African]] rugby player, playing at the second-row forward position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/former-springbok-star-lock-and-coach-dies-20190107|title=Former Springbok star lock and coach, dies|date=7 January 2019|work=sport24}}</ref> |
Profess0r '''Johannes Theodorus Claassen''' (23 September 1929 – 6 January 2019) was a [[South African people|South African]] rugby player, playing at the second-row forward position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/former-springbok-star-lock-and-coach-dies-20190107|title=Former Springbok star lock and coach, dies|date=7 January 2019|work=sport24}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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He attended school in Christiana and later attended University in Potchefstroom. He made his first appearance for Western Transvaal when he was 19 years old. He played a total of 105 matches for Western Transvaal. He made his Test debut six years later against the Lions at Ellis Park.<ref name="TelObit">{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/11/johan-claassen-biblical-scholar-served-springboks-rugby-team/ | title=Johan Claassen, biblical scholar who served the Springboks rugby team as player, captain, coach, selector and manager – obituary | publisher=Telegraph | date=March 11, 2019 | accessdate=March 12, 2019}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 1958, Claassen became captain of the [[South Africa national rugby union team|South African National Team]] before a match against the [[France national rugby union team|French]]. In 1962, he led the South African team to a winning streak, including a major victory over the [[British and Irish Lions]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 1958, Claassen became captain of the [[South Africa national rugby union team|South African National Team]] before a match against the [[France national rugby union team|French]]. In 1962, he led the South African team to a winning streak, including a major victory over the [[British and Irish Lions]]. From 1968 to 1971 he was head coach of the South African team, known as the Springboks, winning 17 out of 26 test matches.<ref name="TelObit"/> |
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In club rugby, Claassen was most notably a star for [[Leopards (rugby)|Western Transvaal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/former-springbok-captain-professor-johan-claassen-passes-away/|title=Former Springbok captain Professor Johan Claassen passes away|date=7 January 2019|work=The South African}}</ref> |
In club rugby, Claassen was most notably a star for [[Leopards (rugby)|Western Transvaal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/former-springbok-captain-professor-johan-claassen-passes-away/|title=Former Springbok captain Professor Johan Claassen passes away|date=7 January 2019|work=The South African}}</ref> |
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After retiring from rugby he went on to become a teacher, before becoming a lecturer at Potchefstroom University and later a Professor of Bible Studies.<ref name="TelObit"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Profess0r Johannes Theodorus Claassen (23 September 1929 – 6 January 2019) was a South African rugby player, playing at the second-row forward position.[1]
Biography
He attended school in Christiana and later attended University in Potchefstroom. He made his first appearance for Western Transvaal when he was 19 years old. He played a total of 105 matches for Western Transvaal. He made his Test debut six years later against the Lions at Ellis Park.[2]
In 1958, Claassen became captain of the South African National Team before a match against the French. In 1962, he led the South African team to a winning streak, including a major victory over the British and Irish Lions. From 1968 to 1971 he was head coach of the South African team, known as the Springboks, winning 17 out of 26 test matches.[2]
In club rugby, Claassen was most notably a star for Western Transvaal.[3]
After retiring from rugby he went on to become a teacher, before becoming a lecturer at Potchefstroom University and later a Professor of Bible Studies.[2]
References
- ^ "Former Springbok star lock and coach, dies". sport24. 7 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Johan Claassen, biblical scholar who served the Springboks rugby team as player, captain, coach, selector and manager – obituary". Telegraph. March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "Former Springbok captain Professor Johan Claassen passes away". The South African. 7 January 2019.
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