Johannes Servaas Germishuys, best known as Gerrie Germishuys (born 29 October 1949 in Port Shepstone, Natal) is a former South African rugby union player who played wing for the Springboks.
Biography
As a winger, Germishuys was known for his speed and agility. His international rugby debut was on 22 June 1974 for the Springboks against the British Lions. He also played against the All Blacks in 1976 and the Lions in 1980. In 1981, he participated in the infamous South Africa rugby team tour of New Zealand. His last cap was on 20 September 1981 against the United States rugby team. He also played in the Currie Cup competition for the provincial teams of the Orange Free State from 1974-1977 and the Transvaal from 1980-1981.
National team statistics
20 selections between 1974 and 1981 for the South African Rugby team 48 points (12 tries) Selections by year: 1 in 1974, 4 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 9 in 1980 and 5 in 1981
Test history
No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. 9–28 Wing 22 June 1974 Loftus Versveld, Pretoria 2. 16–7 Wing 1 24 July 1976 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 3. New Zealand 9–15 Wing 14 August 1976 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 4. New Zealand 15–10 Wing 4 September 1976 Newlands, Cape Town 5. New Zealand 15–14 Wing 18 September 1976 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg 6. World XV 45–24 Wing 1 27 August 1977 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 7. South American Jaguars 24–9 Wing 1 26 April 1980 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 8. South American Jaguars 18–9 Wing 3 May 1980 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 9. British Lions 26–22 Wing 1 31 May 1980 Newlands, Cape Town 10. British Lions 26–19 Wing 1 14 June 1980 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 11. British Lions 12–10 Wing 1 28 June 1980 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth 12. British Lions 13–17 Wing 12 July 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 13. South American Jaguars 22–13 Wing 18 October 1980 Wanderers Club, Montevideo 14. South American Jaguars 30–16 Wing 2 25 October 1980 Prince of Wales Cricket Club, Santiago 15. 37–15 Wing 1 8 November 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 16. 23–15 Wing 30 May 1981 Newlands, Cape Town 17. Ireland 12–10 Wing 6 June 1981 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 18. New Zealand 24–12 Wing 1 29 August 1981 Athletic Park, Wellington 19. New Zealand 22–25 Wing 12 September 1981 Eden Park, Auckland 20. 38–7 Wing 2 20 September 1981 Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, New York
See also List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 465
References
External links Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame