Henry Tromp

Henry Tromp is a South African former rugby union player who played as a hooker.

Playing career

Born in Otjiwarongo, South West Africa, Tromp made his provincial debut for in 1988, after which he moved to in 1990 and to in 1993. He returned to the Northern Transvaal in 1994 and remained with the union until his retirement.
Tromp made his test debut for South Africa [national rugby union team|South Africa] in 1996 during the second test against New Zealand at Kings [Park Stadium|Kings Park] in Durban. He played a further three test matches in 1996, the third test against New Zealand and one test each against Argentina and France. He also played four tour matches, scoring one try for the Springboks.

Conviction

In 1993, Tromp and his father were convicted of manslaughter after a labourer on their family farm died from injuries sustained in a "disciplinary" beating. The victim had allegedly stolen money from the Tromps, who tied him to a tree and took turns beating him with a fan belt. Tromp was sentenced to two years in prison but was released after six months.