Career
His regular position was hooker. He retired at the end of the 2013 season, having made more than 160 first class appearances for the Leopards, Griquas, Golden Lions, Pumas, Boland Cavaliers and SWD Eagles domestically and the Cheetahs and Lions in Super Rugby. Van Dyk is a well-travelled player in South African domestic competition.
He made his debut for the Leopards in 2005 and represented them for two seasons.
In 2007, he joined the Griquas and was also called up into the Cheetahs Super Rugby squad, where he made six appearances. After two seasons at Griquas, he joined Golden Lions and again played some Super Rugby, this time for the Lions.
Towards the end of 2012, he played in his 150th first class match. He is the older brother of Leopards hooker BW van Dyk.
