Springbok no. 162 · Scrumhalf
Mannetjies Michau
Johannes Petrus Michau · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
20Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 20 · Flyhalf v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
17 Sep 1921, age 20 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Mannetjies Michau played in all three Tests of the 1921 series in New Zealand, once at flyhalf and twice at scrumhalf, when he was just 20. Born in Cradock on 6 October 1900, he went to Paul Roos Gymnasium and played for Stellenbosch and Western Province. He died on 22 May 1960.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Flyhalf | L 5–13 | WP |
| 27 Aug 1921 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Scrumhalf | W 9–5 | WP |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Scrumhalf | D 0–0 | WP |