Henco van Wyk

Henco van Wyk (born 7 May 2001) is a South African rugby union player for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.[2] His regular position is outside centre. He was selected for the SA Schools Team in 2019.

Henco van Wyk
Full nameHenco van Wyk
Date of birth (2001-05-07) 7 May 2001
Place of birthRustenburg, South Africa[1]
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Monument
UniversityUniversity of Witwatersrand
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Lions / Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Golden Lions 6 (10)
2022– Lions 15 (25)
Correct as of 3 February 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 South Africa U20 0 (0)

Van Wyk was named in the Golden Lions squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[3] He made his debut for the Golden Lions in Round 10 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Free State Cheetahs.[4]

Henco van Wyk was named the Junior Springbok Player of the Year[5] as he was a star for the national U20 side during their international series in 2021. He made his debut for the Lions in the United Rugby Championship against the Bulls in September 2022.[6]

References
  1. "Henco van Wyk". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  2. "The 18-year-old South African wonder-kid who is dominating schoolboy rugby". Rugby Onslaught. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. "Golden Lions squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. "Cheetahs and Lions play to high-scoring draw". SA Rugby Magazine. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  5. "Siya Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021". SA Rugby. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  6. "Lions name team against Bulls for URC opener".


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