Hardus Viljoen

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Hardus Viljoen
Personal information
Full name
GC Viljoen [upper-alpha 1]
Born (1989-03-06) 6 March 1989 (age 35)
Witbank, Transvaal Province, South Africa
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only Test(cap  325)14 January 2016 v  England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam