Melville Richard Kenneth "Wang" Wyness (23 January 1937 – 6 November 2011) was a South African rugby union player.
Playing career Wyness was born in Colesberg and first went to school at Marist Brothers' College in Rondebosch, where he inherited his nickname from his older brother. He moved to Sea Point Boys' High and then played for 12 seasons for Hamiltons RFC. Wyness made his provincial debut for in 1962.
Wyness made his test match debut for the Springboks against the 1962 British Lions, when Dave Stewart was injured shortly before the test and he was surprisingly selected to replace him. He played in all four tests against the Lions and then another against in 1963.
He retired to Onrus and died at home on 6 November 2011 after a battle with cancer.
Test history No. Opponents Results(RSA 1st) Position Tries Dates Venue 1. 3–3 Centre 23 Jun 1962 Ellis Park, Johannesburg 2. 3–0 Centre 21 Jul 1962 Kings Park, Durban 3. 8–3 Centre 4 Aug 1962 Newlands, Cape Town 4. 34–14 Centre 1 25 Aug 1962 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 5. 5–9 Centre 10 Aug 1963 Newlands, Cape Town
See also List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 381
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