Gary Hamilton Teichmann was born on the 9th of January in 1967 in Gwelo, Zimbabwe.

He is a retired South African rugby player. He played number eight (eighthman) and was the captain of the South African national team, the Springboks, between 1995 and 1999. He is 1,95m tall and weighed 100kg.

He moved to South Africa with his family when he was 11 years old. Educated at Hilton College, Teichmann started his career playing school and later club rugby before being spotted by the Natal Province's Currie Cup team in 1991.

He was soon promoted to captain by then Natal coach Ian McIntosh and played for Natal in three Currie Cup victories in 1992, 1995 and 1996 (Captain in 1995 and 1996).

Teichmann represented Natal and the Sharks in 144 matches. In 1993 he was selected for the Springbok tour to Argentina, and in 1994 he was again selected as part of the squad that toured Wales and Scotland.

It wasn't until 2 September 1995 that he played his first game as a Springbok however. He scored a try in his opening match as the Springboks went on to defeat Wales 40-11 at Ellis Park.

In 1998 and 1999 he played for the Coastal Sharks.1999 he was selected as player of the year. He holds the record (33) for most consecutive tests as Springbok Captain and the record (38) for the most consecutive tests for South Africa.