Gary Teichmann

Gary Hamilton Teichmann (born 9 January 1967) is a retired South African professional rugby union player. He played number eight and captained the South African national team, the Springboks, between 1995 and 1999.

Gary Teichmann
Birth nameGary Hamilton Teichmann
Date of birth (1967-01-09) 9 January 1967
Place of birthGwelo, Rhodesia
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
SchoolHilton College
UniversityCedara College of Agriculture;
University of Natal
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number eight
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987–1991 Natal University (Maritzburg) ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991–1999
1999–2001		 Sharks (Currie Cup)
Newport		 144
52
(35)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1999 Sharks (40)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–1999 South Africa 42 (30)

Teichmann stands 1.95 metres tall and weighed about 100 kilograms for most of his career. His humility and fair play earned him wide respect throughout the rugby world.

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