David Barends (birth unknown) is a South African professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
Both of Barends caps were against Australia,[1] and is the only South African-born player to have represented Great Britain.
Barends played in Bradford Northern’s 17–8 victory over Widnes in the Premiership Final during the 1977–78 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 20 May 1978.
in the 1982–83 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 2 October 1982.
Barends played on the wing in Bradford Northern's 6–0 victory over Widnes in the 1979–80 John Player Trophy Final during the 1979–80 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 5 January 1980.