Tank van Rooyen
Full names: Gert Wilhelm
Date of birth: 9 Dec 1892
Place of birth: Steynsburg
School: Unknown
Springbok no: 167
Springbok debut province: Transvaal
Physical: 1.87m, 99.8kg
Date of death: 21 Sep 1942 (Age 49)
Test summary: Tests: 2 Tries: 0
First Test: 27 Aug 1921 Age 28 - Lock against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland
Last Test: 17 Sep 1921 Age 28 - Lock against New Zealand at Athletic Park, Wellington
Tours Australia & New Zealand 1921
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentVenueResultScoreProvince
27 Aug 1921 28Lock New Zealand Eden Park, Auckland Win: 9-5  Tvl
17 Sep 1921 28Lock New Zealand Athletic Park, Wellington Draw: 0-0  Tvl

Gert Wilhelm "Tank" van Rooyen, also known as George van Rooyen, was a South African rugby player who excelled in both rugby union and rugby league. He was born on December 9, 1892, and had a diverse career across these two codes. He initially played rugby union for South Africa, earning two caps in 1921. Later, he transitioned to rugby league, moving to England in 1922 to join Hull Kingston Rovers, where he won the league championship in the 1922-23 season. Van Rooyen then played for Wigan, making 178 appearances between 1923 and 1929. During his time with Wigan, he won the Challenge Cup and helped secure two Lancashire County League titles. After Wigan, he joined Widnes in 1929, becoming the club's first overseas player, and went on to win another Challenge Cup with them in 1930. He retired in 1933 after a successful career in both rugby codes. Beyond his club success, Tank van Rooyen also represented "Other Nationalities" in rugby league, making an appearance in a win over England in 1924?