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Charlie van Renen Full name Charles Gerhard van Renen Date of birth 23 August 1868 Place of birth Constantia, Cape Town,
South AfricaDate of death 20 July 1942 (aged 73)Place of death Retreat, Cape Town,
South AfricaSchool Diocesan College Notable relative(s) Bertie van Renen (brother) Rugby union career Playing career Position Forward Provincial/State sides Years Club / team Caps (points) Western Province National team(s) Years Club / team Caps (points) 1891–1896 South Africa 3 (0) Charlie van Renen (23 August 1868 – 20 July 1942) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Constantia, Cape Town, he attented Diocesan College before playing provincial rugby for Western Province. He made three appearances for South Africa, all against the British Isles, one match during the 1891 tour and two in 1896. Van Renen died in 1942, in Retreat, Cape Town, at the age of 73.[1] His brother, Bertie, also played rugby union for South Africa.[2]
References
- ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Charlie van Renen". Scrum. http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/player/1018.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
- ^ "Charlie van Renen". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. http://www.genslin.us/bokke/. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
Categories:- South Africa international rugby union players
- Rugby union forwards
- 1868 births
- 1942 deaths
- People from Cape Town
- Old Diocesans
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