Springbok no. 179 · Inside Centre
PK Albertyn
Pieter Kuyper Albertyn · SWD
4Tests
1Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1924
First test
16 Aug 1924, age 27 · Inside Centre v Britain, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
20 Sep 1924, age 27 · Inside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
PK Albertyn captained South Africa in all four Tests against the 1924 British Isles side, winning three and drawing one. Born in Kleinmond on 27 May 1897 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he began as a wing at Stellenbosch before a knee injury moved him to centre.
He was studying medicine at Guy’s Hospital in London when Markötter persuaded him to come home for the 1924 series. He scored a try in the 17–0 win in Johannesburg. He represented South Western Districts and was known as a thinking player. He died on 7 March 1973.
Test history
4 tests · 4 as captain · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Inside Centre (C) | W 7–3 | SWD |
| 23 Aug 1924 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Inside Centre (C) | W 17–0 | SWD |
| 13 Sep 1924 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Inside Centre (C) | D 3–3 | SWD |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre (C) | W 16–9 | SWD |