Lukas van Biljon


Lukas van Biljon is a South African former rugby union international.
Born in Bloemfontein, van Biljon attended Welkom-Gimnasium and represented the South Africa [national rugby union team|Springboks] in 13 Test matches between 2001 and 2003, mostly as a hooker. He was considered a likely selection for the 2003 [Rugby World Cup] but was axed from the training squad due to his involvement in a car park brawl.
In 2023, van Biljon suffered stab wounds during a raid on his family farm in Oranjeville, Free State. His father André was shot at close range while trying to radio for help and died of his injuries.