Henning Jonathan van Aswegen (born 11 February 1955 in Okahandja, South West Africa (now Namibia) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Henning van Aswegen
Birth nameHenning Jonathan van Aswegen
Date of birth (1955-02-11) 11 February 1955 (age 69)
Place of birthOkahandja, South West Africa (now Namibia)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
SchoolWindhoek High School, Windhoek
UniversityUniversity of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975–1977 UOVS ()
1978–1983 Noordelikes ()
1984 Germiston Simmer ()
1985–1986 Maties ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1977 Free State 14 ()
1985–1986 Western Province 84 ()
1984 Transvaal 6 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981–1982 South Africa 2

Playing career

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Van Aswegen played for the Free State, Western Province and Transvaal in the South African Currie Cup competition. He was appointed captain of Western Province for the 1985 Currie Cup season and led his team to the Currie Cup title.[2]

Van Aswegen made his debut for the Springboks during the 1981 tour of New Zealand in the first test on 15 August 1981 at Lancaster Park in Christchurch. He played his second and last test match for the Springboks against the South American Jaguars on 3 April 1982 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein when he replaced his provincial team mate, Hempies du Toit after 27 minutes in the second half.[3] Van Aswegen also played in eight tour matches for the Springboks.[4]

Test history

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No. Opposition Result
(SA 1st)
Position Tries Date Venue
1.   New Zealand 9–14 Loosehead prop 15 August 1981 Lancaster Park, Christchurch
2.   South American Jaguars 12–21 Replacement 3 April 1982 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Henning van Aswegen". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  2. ^ Van der Merwe, F. J. G. (Floris J. G.), 1951- (2007). Matieland is rugbyland, 1980-2006. Stellenbosch: SUN Press. p. 117. ISBN 9781920109790. OCLC 190836768.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. pp. 109 & 114. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
  4. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 162. ISBN 0958423148.