[3] He made his debut for the Golden Lions in Round 10 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Free State Cheetahs.
[4] Henco van Wyk was named the Junior Springbok Player of the Year[5] as he was a star for the national U20 side during their international series in 2021.
[6] In addition to his on-field prowess, Van Wyk has earned the nickname "Weapon X", a nod to the Marvel character Wolverine and an homage to American football player Brian Dawkins, known for his relentless aggression and similar playing style.
[15] He made his debut for the Golden Lions in Round 10 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Free State Cheetahs.
[22][23] Unfortunately, van Wyk's year ended on a sour note as he was sidelined with an elbow injury sustained in a match against Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup.