Andries Bekker
Andries Bekker was born in Goodwood, Western Cape, South Africa on December 5th, 1983 and is the Rugby Player. At the age of 40, Andries Bekker biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 40 years old, Andries Bekker has this physical status:
Bekker made his South African debut in 2008 against Wales in a 43–17 victory in Bloemfontein.
At 6'11" he is one of the tallest international rugby players, but he only made the Springbok side regularly after the retirement of locks Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield. He is the son of former Springbok International Hennie Bekker who was also a lock.
Holding the record for being the tallest Springbok in history, Andries Bekker was an imposing figure in the DHL Stormers lineout. Despite his large physique, he is blessed with mobility and pace; aspects which have seen him become an integral part of the current Springbok squad. His experience and all-round ability was to be crucial to the success of a relatively young pack in 2010.
In 2013 Bekker agreed to a move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers. He announced his retirement in January 2018.