Johan Styger


Johannes Jakobus Styger is a South African former rugby union player, who played loosehead prop.

Playing career

Styger made his provincial debut for Northern Transvaal in 1983. In 1987 he joined Free State and continued his career in Bloemfontein.
He made his test debut for the Springboks as a replacement for Heinrich Rodgers after 24 minutes in the second half in the test against the New Zealand All Blacks on 15 Augustus 1992 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. His first start for the Springboks was in the next test on 22 August 1992 at Newlands in Cape Town against Australia. Styger toured with the Springboks to France and England in 1992 and to Australia in 1993. He played in seven test matches and eleven tour matches for the Springboks.

Test history

No.OppositionResult PositionTriesDateVenue
1.24–27Replacement15 August 1992Ellis Park, Johannesburg
2.3–26Loosehead prop22 August 1992Newlands, Cape Town
3.20–15Loosehead prop17 October 1992Stade de Gerland, Lyon
4. France16–29Loosehead prop24 October 1992Parc des Princes, Paris
5.16–33Loosehead prop14 November 1992Twickenham, London
6. France 17–18Replacement3 July 1993Ellis Park, Johannesburg
7. Australia12–19Replacement21 August 1993Aussie Stadium, Sydney