Springbok no. 152 · Left Wing
Attie van Heerden
Adriaan Jacobus van Heerden · Lions
2Tests
1Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 23 · Left Wing v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
17 Sep 1921, age 23 · Right Wing v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Attie van Heerden scored a try on debut in South Africa’s first Test against New Zealand, at Carisbrook, Dunedin, in 1921. Born in Boshof on 10 March 1898 and educated at Paarl Gimnasium and Paul Roos Gymnasium, he played for Transvaal and won two caps on that tour.
He was also a national hurdles champion who ran at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp. He later switched to rugby league in England with Wigan and Leigh. He died on 14 October 1965.
Test history
2 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Left Wing | L 5–13 | Lions |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Right Wing | D 0–0 | Lions |