| Full name | Jan Johannes Labuschagne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 April 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bloemhof, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 116 kg (18 st 4 lb; 256 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan Johannes Labuschagne (born 16 April 1976) is a South African former rugby union player. He played as a lock. He was capped 11 times for the Springboks.[1]
While playing for South Africa against England, Labuschagne was shown a red card in the 23rd minute for a late tackle on Jonny Wilkinson.[2] South Africa went on to lose 53–3, a record defeat. For his actions, Labuschagne was suspended for 23 days and never represented South Africa again.[3]
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References
- ↑ "Jannes Labuschagne". ESPN. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ Standley, James (23 November 2002). "England rout sorry Springboks". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "Flashback: Labuschagne red carded in Boks' record loss". Planet Rugby. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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