South African back row Hendrik Willem Jacobus ‘Jaco’ Bezuidenhout played in Major League Rugby between 2022-2024. He represented the Houston SaberCats (2022-2023) and the New England Free Jacks (2024).

A part of the Blue Bulls system between 2018-2021, Jaco Bezuidenhout earned his Currie Cup debut in 2021 against Western Province. His signing was announced by the Houston SaberCats in December 2021, ahead of the 2022 MLR season. In his debut season in North America, Bezuidenhout earned 11 caps with the ‘Cats (all starts). He remained with the SaberCats for the 2023 MLR season, but a shoulder injury kept him off the pitch for the entire season.

On 3rd November 2023, the New England Free Jacks announced the signing of Jaco Bezuidenhout for the 2024 MLR season.