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Rudi Koertzen
South African cricket umpire (1939–2022)
Rudolf Eric Koertzen (; 26 March 1949 – 9 August 2022) was a South African international cricketumpire and former cricketer.
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A cricket enthusiast since his youth, he played league cricket while working as a clerk for South African Railways. He began umpiring in 1981, before becoming a full-time official eleven years later. In an international career spanning 18 years, he officiated in a record 331 matches and is only behind Aleem Dar in officiating as an umpire in most international matches.
Early life
Koertzen was born in Knysna, Cape Province, Union of South Africa, on 26 March 1949.[1][2] A medium pace bowler, he played for a top-level cricket club in Kimberley.[3] He worked as a railway clerk in Port Elizabeth,[1][3] before being employed in the construction industry.[3][4] He started umpiring in 1981,[1] before becoming a full-time um