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Date of birth: 25/2/1979
Position: Flanker
Test caps: 8
Test Debut: Scotland, 2003
Test points: 5
Current Club: Bulls
Strengths: Outstanding at the breakdown, Van Heerden has grown to be a real threat on the international scene as a ball fetcher. Exceptional commitment. A natural-born leader that went by the nickname of "Captain Courageous" when playing for the Lions.
Weaknesses: Superheros never have many weaknesses
Likely headline: 'Captain Courageous finds his kreptonite in the form of the All Blacks'
Did you know?: His father is former Springbok lock Moaner van Heerden.
