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Rudi Koertzen
South African cricket umpire (–)
Rudolf Eric Koertzen (; 26 March – 9 August ) was a South African international cricketumpire and former cricketer.
A cricket enthusiast since his youth, he played league cricket while working as a clerk for South African Railways.
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He began umpiring in , before becoming a full-time official eleven years later. In an international career spanning 18 years, he officiated in a record 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 [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 ,[1] before becoming a full-time umpire in , when he was 43 years old