Springbok no. 195 · Scrumhalf
Pierre de Villiers
Pierre du Plessis de Villiers · WP
8Tests
0Tries
2Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
192819321937
First test
30 Jun 1928, age 23 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
14 Aug 1937, age 32 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Pierre de Villiers was a small, elusive scrumhalf whose Test career spanned nine years. Born in Worcester on 14 June 1905 and educated at Paarl Gimnasium, he played for Western Province.
He made his debut in the 17–0 win over New Zealand in 1928, toured Britain in 1931–32 and Australia and New Zealand in 1937, and won eight caps. He was admired as a perfect gentleman. He died on 14 November 1975.
Test history
8 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1928 |  New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | Scrumhalf | W 17–0 | WP |
| 18 Aug 1928 | New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | W 11–6 | WP |
| 01 Sep 1928 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Scrumhalf | L 5–13 | WP |
| 02 Jan 1932 |  England | Twickenham, London | Scrumhalf | W 7–0 | WP |
| 26 Aug 1933 |  Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | W 11–0 | WP |
| 26 Jun 1937 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Scrumhalf | W 9–5 | WP |
| 17 Jul 1937 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Scrumhalf | W 26–17 | WP |
| 14 Aug 1937 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Scrumhalf | L 7–13 | WP |