Springbok no. 213 · Right Wing
Ponie van der Westhuizen
Johannes Hermanus van der Westhuizen · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
19311932
First test
19 Dec 1931, age 22 · Right Wing v Ireland, Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin
Last test
16 Jan 1932, age 22 · Outside Centre v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Biography
Ponie van der Westhuizen was a reliable, versatile back from Stellenbosch who played three Tests on the 1931–32 tour, against Ireland, England and Scotland, all of them won. Born in Darling on 4 November 1909 and educated at Swartland, he played on the wing and at centre for Western Province, and was known for safe hands and good kicking. His brother JC was vice-captain of that tour. He died on 5 March 1995.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 1931 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Right Wing | W 8–3 | WP |
| 02 Jan 1932 |  England | Twickenham, London | Right Wing | W 7–0 | WP |
| 16 Jan 1932 |  Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Outside Centre | W 6–3 | WP |