Springbok no. 198 · Flank
Nick Pretorius
Nicolaas Francois Pretorius · Lions
4Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1928
First test
30 Jun 1928, age 23 · Flank v New Zealand, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
1 Sep 1928, age 23 · Flank v New Zealand, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Nick Pretorius was a Transvaal flanker who played all four Tests against the 1928 All Blacks, a series that ended 2–2. Born in Vryburg on 10 December 1904 and educated at Langlaagte, he was 23 at the time. He died on 19 February 1990.
Test history
4 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1928 |  New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | Flank | W 17–0 | Lions |
| 21 Jul 1928 | New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | L 6–7 | Lions |
| 18 Aug 1928 | New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Flank | W 11–6 | Lions |
| 01 Sep 1928 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | L 5–13 | Lions |