Springbok no. 197 · Eighthman
George Daneel
George Murray Daneel · WP, Lions
8Tests
2Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
192819301932
First test
30 Jun 1928, age 23 · Eighthman v New Zealand, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
16 Jan 1932, age 27 · Eighthman v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Biography
George Daneel was a fine eighthman who walked away from rugby at the height of his powers to follow his faith. Born in Calvinia on 29 August 1904 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he played for Western Province and Transvaal.
He played all four Tests against the 1928 All Blacks, scoring a try in the 11–6 win in Port Elizabeth, and then all four Tests on the 1931–32 tour, with another try against Wales. Influenced by the Moral Re-Armament movement, he became a minister. He lived to 100 and died on 19 October 2004.
Test history
8 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1928 |  New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | Eighthman | W 17–0 | WP |
| 21 Jul 1928 | New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Eighthman | L 6–7 | WP |
| 18 Aug 1928 | New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Eighthman | W 11–6 | WP |
| 01 Sep 1928 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Eighthman | L 5–13 | WP |
| 05 Dec 1931 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Eighthman | W 8–3 | Lions |
| 19 Dec 1931 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Eighthman | W 8–3 | Lions |
| 02 Jan 1932 |  England | Twickenham, London | Eighthman | W 7–0 | Lions |
| 16 Jan 1932 |  Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Eighthman | W 6–3 | Lions |