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Rugby legacy

Wynand Claassen started his legacy as a world class Blue Bulls eighth-man when he arrived in the province in the late 1970s. He brought with him a wealth of experience and a culture of winning.

During his tenure he also became one of the most influential rugby icons when he moved to Natal (now known at the Natal Sharks) and helped take them from a B-league team to one of the top rugby team Unions in South Africa.

He formed a menacing loose-trio with Thys Lourens and Burger Geldenhuys and soon had two Currie Cup final victories under his belt.


Springbok captain

In the early 1980s he won his first Springbok cap earning international acclaim as captain during the infamous "Rebel Tour" of 1981.


Political influence in South African Rugby

Since then he has kept a very active role in South African Rugby and has earned great respect through his active involvement along with other Springbok captains supporting AfriForum's memorandum against political interference.


Social Appearances

Wynand Claassen will also be an honorary host on the Amabokoboko Blue Train which will be departing in June 2009 on a rare and distinguished journey from Pretoria. He will play host to exclusive guests en route to watch the Springboks vs the British Lions in the 1st test match at Durban.

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