Springbok no. 185 · Full Back
Nico Bosman
Nicolaas Jacobus Smit Bosman · Lions
3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1924
First test
23 Aug 1924, age 21 · Full Back v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
20 Sep 1924, age 21 · Full Back v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Nico Bosman was a tall, composed fullback who played three Tests against the 1924 British Isles side at the age of 21, two wins and a draw. Born in Pretoria on 16 October 1902 and educated at Pretoria Boys’ High and Paul Roos Gymnasium, he represented Transvaal. He died on 26 May 1967.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Full Back | W 17–0 | Lions |
| 13 Sep 1924 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Full Back | D 3–3 | Lions |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Full Back | W 16–9 | Lions |