Springbok no. 159 · Outside Centre
Charlie Meyer
Charles du Plessis Meyer · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 24 · Outside Centre v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
17 Sep 1921, age 24 · Inside Centre v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Charlie Meyer was a versatile back who played in all three Tests of the 1921 series in New Zealand, at centre, inside centre and flyhalf. Born in Harrismith on 14 January 1897, he finished school at Paul Roos Gymnasium and studied at Stellenbosch under Markötter. On tour he played in almost every back-line position and scored ten tries. He died on 31 May 1980.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Outside Centre | L 5–13 | WP |
| 27 Aug 1921 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flyhalf | W 9–5 | WP |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Inside Centre | D 0–0 | WP |