Marco Wentzel
Full names: Marco Van Zyl
Date of birth: 6 May 1979
Place of birth: Plettenberg Bay
School: Outeniqua
Springbok no: 740
Debut test province: Pumas
Physical: 2m, 108kg
Current age: 44

Test summary: Tests: 2 Tries: 0
First Test: 9 Nov 2002 Age:23 Reserve against France at Stade Velodrome, Marseilles
Last Test: 16 Nov 2002 Age:23 Lock against Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentResultScoreVenueProv
09 Nov 200223ReserveFranceLose: 10-30 Stade Velodrome, MarseillesPumas
16 Nov 200223LockScotlandLose: 6-21 Murrayfield, EdinburghPumas

Sketch in 2002 SA vs England programme

Marco van Zyl Wentzel worked wonders in an understrength Pumas pack last season to clinch Springbok selection. He has the aptitude to play at loose forward but was regularly used at lock in the Super 12 and Currie Cup. His line-out work and support play around the field makes him a valuable asset for whatever team he plays and he was a member of the South Africa Under 23 side that defeated Morocco to lift the African Cup last year. He has won two caps on this, his first Springboks' tour.