Springbok no. 187 · Scrumhalf
Pally Truter
Dawid Roux Truter · WP
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1924
First test
23 Aug 1924, age 27 · Scrumhalf v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
20 Sep 1924, age 27 · Scrumhalf v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Pally Truter was one of the early masters of the dive pass. He played scrumhalf in two Tests against the 1924 British Isles side, the 17–0 win in Johannesburg and the 16–9 win at Newlands. Born in Riebeek-Kasteel on 19 April 1897 and educated at Swartland, he represented Western Province. He died on 21 November 1962.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Scrumhalf | W 17–0 | WP |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Scrumhalf | W 16–9 | WP |