Andries Bekker (born 5 December 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League.
Bekker made his South African debut in 2008 against Wales in a 43–17 victory in Bloemfontein.
[2] At 6'11" he is one of the tallest international rugby players, but he only made the Springbok side regularly after the retirement of locks Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield.
Holding the record for being the tallest Springbok in history, Andries Bekker was an imposing figure in the DHL Stormers lineout.
Despite his large physique, he is blessed with mobility and pace; aspects which have seen him become an integral part of the current Springbok squad.