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Russell Bennett (rugby union)

Russell George Bennett (born 22 November 1971) is a South African former rugby union player.[1]

Russell Bennett
Birth nameRussell George Bennett
Date of birth (1971-11-22) 22 November 1971 (age 51)
Place of birthAdelaide, Eastern Cape
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
SchoolSt. Andrew’s College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Sharks ()
Border ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2000 Sharks ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997 South Africa 6 (10)

Playing career

Bennett made his test debut for the Springboks as a replacement in 1997 against Tonga at Newlands in Cape Town. He then played in two test matches against the touring British Lions team and in three test matches during the 1997 Tri Nations Series. The previous year, 1996, he toured with the Springboks to Argentina and Europe and played four tour matches, scoring three tries.[2]

Test history

No. Opponents Results
(SA 1st)
Position Points Dates Venue
1.   Tonga 74–10 Replacement 10 Jun 1997 Newlands, Cape Town
2.   British Lions 16–25 Replacement 1 21 Jun 1997 Newlands, Cape Town
3.   British Lions 35–16 Fullback 5 Jul 1997 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
4.   New Zealand 32–35 Fullback 1 19 Jul 1997 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
5.   Australia 20–32 Fullback 2 Aug 1997 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
6.   New Zealand 35–55 Fullback 9 Aug 1997 Eden Park, Auckland hannesburg

See also

References

  1. ^ "Russel Bennett". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  2. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2005). South African Rugby Annual 2005. Cape Town: SA Rugby & MWP Media (Pty) Ltd. p. 489.

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