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Former South African rugby union footballer (1906-1996)

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Gerhard Hamilton Brand was a Springbok rugby union footballer who played in 16 tests between 1928 and 1938. Brand has been described as the best kicker of his era, as well as a "magnificent defensive player" with a "wonderful tackle".

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Gerhard Hamilton Brand was a Springbok rugby union footballer who played in 16 tests between 1928 and 1938. Brand has been described as the best kicker of his era, as well as a "magnificent defensive player" with a "wonderful tackle". According to Guinness World Records he executed the longest drop goal in rugby union to date. Brand's 55 test career points for the Springboks set a 27-year record (1938-65), which was eventually surpassed by Keith Oxlee.

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South Africa
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Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
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deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1996 · aged 89
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