Braam Els
Full names: Wybrand Willem
Date of birth: 1 Nov 1971
Place of birth: Kroonstad
School: AHS Kroonstad (Rooiskool)
Springbok no: 656
Springbok debut province: Cheetahs
Physical: 2.00m, 112.5kg
Current age: 52
Test summary: Tests: 1 Tries: 0
Only test: 23 Aug 1997 Age 25 - Reserve against Australia at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Tours Italy, France, England & Scotland 1997
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentVenueResultScoreProvince
23 Aug 1997 25Reserve Australia Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Win: 61-22  Cheetahs

Sketch in 1997 SA vs Scotland programme

Wybrand Willem Els first came to prominence when he played for Northern Free State in the under-19 tournament at Craven Week from 1988 to 1990, making his debut for the senior Free State side in 1992 and soon becoming a key figure in their team. Last year he was on the South Africa A tour to the UK and Ireland, having progressed from Development and under23 ranks. He played in the match at Hawick when Scotland A triumphed 32-19. He won his only cap to date when he replaced Hannes Strydom in the thumping 61-22 win over Australia back in August. He is a teacher.