Russell Bennett (rugby union)

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Russell Bennett
Birth nameRussell George Bennett
Date of birth (1971-11-22) 22 November 1971 (age 50)
Place of birth Adelaide, Eastern Cape
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
School St. Andrew’s College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Sharks (Currie Cup) ()
Border ()
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1998–2000 Sharks ()
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1997 South Africa 6 (10)

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

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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.OpponentsResults
(SA 1st)
PositionPointsDatesVenue
1.Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 74–10Replacement10 Jun 1997 Newlands, Cape Town
2.British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British Lions 16–25Replacement121 Jun 1997Newlands, Cape Town
3.British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British Lions 35–16 Fullback 5 Jul 1997 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
4.Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 32–35Fullback119 Jul 1997Ellis Park, Johannesburg
5.Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 20–32Fullback2 Aug 1997 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
6.Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 35–55Fullback9 Aug 1997 Eden Park, Auckland hannesburg

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References

  1. "Russel Bennett". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  2. Colquhoun, Andy (2005). South African Rugby Annual 2005. Cape Town: SA Rugby & MWP Media (Pty) Ltd. p. 489.