Dave von Hoesslin
Full names: David John Brooke
Date of birth: 10 May 1975
Place of birth: Stellenbosch
School: Diocesan College (Bishops)
Springbok no: 686
Springbok debut province: Griquas
Physical: 1.72m, 85.0kg
Current age: 49
Test summary: Tests: 5 Tries: 2
First Test: 12 Jun 1999 Age 24 - Reserve against Italy at Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Last Test: 17 Jul 1999 Age 24 - Reserve against Australia at Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Brisbane
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentVenueResultScoreProvince
12 Jun 1999 24Reserve Italy Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth Win: 74-3  Griquas
19 Jun 1999 24Scrumhalf Italy Kingspark, Durban Win: 101-02 tries Griquas
26 Jun 1999 24Reserve Wales Millenium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), Cardiff Lose: 19-29  Griquas
10 Jul 1999 24Scrumhalf New Zealand Carisbrook, Dunedin Lose: 0-28  Griquas
17 Jul 1999 24Reserve Australia Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Brisbane Lose: 6-32  Griquas

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David von Hoesslin is a former Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf. David was born on the 10th of May 1975 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. He attended Diocesan College (Bishops), Stellenbosch University. He weighs 85kg's and is 1.72m tall.

David has played most of his professional Rugby for Natal Sharks (59Caps) although he had a season on loan to the Stormers and has also played for the Griquas and the Lions. He has played both Currie Cup and Super 14 games for the Sharks and was part of Nick Mallet's South Africa team in 1999 when he played five games (Italy twice, Wales, New Zealand and Australia) alongside ex Quins' captain Andre Vos.

He has played for South Africa, South Africa A, SA Students, and for SA Schools. He was capped 5 times for the Springboks and has scored two tries. His Debut for the Springboks was against Italy in 1999.

He has also played for Cleremont Ferrand in France and had a season for Harlequins in London as well.