Springbok no. 209 · Tight-head Prop
John Oliver
John Francis Oliver · Lions
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
31Age at debut
Test career
1928
First test
18 Aug 1928, age 31 · Tight-head Prop v New Zealand, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
1 Sep 1928, age 31 · Tight-head Prop v New Zealand, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
John Oliver was a Transvaal prop who played the last two Tests against the 1928 All Blacks at the age of 31: the 11–6 win in Port Elizabeth and the 5–13 loss at Newlands. Born in Graaff-Reinet on 17 May 1897, he died on 2 June 1985.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1928 |  New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Tight-head Prop | W 11–6 | Lions |
| 01 Sep 1928 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Tight-head Prop | L 5–13 | Lions |