Andries Bekker
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Andries Bekker is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Western Province in the Currie Cup
and the Stormers franchise in the Super 14.
Bekker made his South African debut in 2008 against Wales in a 43–17 victory in Bloemfontein.
At 6'10 he is one of the tallest international rugby players, but is regularly behind regular locks Bakkies Botha
and Victor Matfield
. He is the son of former Springbok international Hennie Bekker
who was also a lock.
Holding the record for being the tallest Springbok in history, Andries Bekker is an imposing figure in the Vodacom Stormers lineout. Despite his large physique, he is blessed with mobility and pace; aspects which have seen him become an integral part of the current Springbok squad. His experience and all-round ability will be crucial to the success of a relatively young pack in 2010. Bekker was a Vodacom Super 14 Rugby Player of the Year nominee in 2008.
Currie Cup
The Currie Cup tournament is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring , featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces...
and the Stormers franchise in the Super 14.
Bekker made his South African debut in 2008 against Wales in a 43–17 victory in Bloemfontein.
At 6'10 he is one of the tallest international rugby players, but is regularly behind regular locks Bakkies Botha
Bakkies Botha
John Philip "Bakkies" Botha, is a South African rugby union player who plays lock for the Springboks. He was a member of the national team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2007 in addition to winning two Tri-Nations titles in 2004 and 2009...
and Victor Matfield
Victor Matfield
Victor Matfield is a South African rugby union player. He has played for, and captained the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14...
. He is the son of former Springbok international Hennie Bekker
Hennie Bekker
Hennie Bekker is a Juno nominated Zambian born composer, arranger, producer and keyboardist based in Toronto, Canada. His career has run the spectrum from jazz fusion and film scoring to New Age and techno...
who was also a lock.
Holding the record for being the tallest Springbok in history, Andries Bekker is an imposing figure in the Vodacom Stormers lineout. Despite his large physique, he is blessed with mobility and pace; aspects which have seen him become an integral part of the current Springbok squad. His experience and all-round ability will be crucial to the success of a relatively young pack in 2010. Bekker was a Vodacom Super 14 Rugby Player of the Year nominee in 2008.