Springbok no. 186 · Outside Centre
Jack Bester
Johannes Jacobus Nicolaas Bester · WP
2Tests
1Tries
0Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1924
First test
23 Aug 1924, age 25 · Outside Centre v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
20 Sep 1924, age 25 · Outside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Jack Bester played outside centre in two Tests against the 1924 British Isles side, both wins, and scored a try in the 16–9 victory at Newlands. Born in Moorreesburg on 6 October 1898 and educated at Paarl Boys’ High, he represented Western Province. He died on 27 October 1943.
Test history
2 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Outside Centre | W 17–0 | WP |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Outside Centre | W 16–9 | WP |