Johan Claassen, South African rugby player and coach, Died at 89

Johan Claassen was born on September 23, 1929, and died on January 6, 2019.

He was a South African rugby player.

He played at the second-row forward position.

He became captain of the South African National Team before a match against the French in 1958.

Claassen was the leader of the South African team to a winning streak, including a major victory over the British and Irish Lions.

During the 1970s, Claassen became head coach of the South African team, known as the Springboks.

During his club rugby years, he was most notably a star for Western Transvaal.

Johan Claassen passed away at 89 years old.