Springbok no. 227 · Lock
Manie Geere
Vernon Geere · Lions
5Tests
0Tries
1Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1933
First test
8 Jul 1933, age 27 · Lock v Australia, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
2 Sep 1933, age 27 · Loose-head Prop v Australia, Springbokpark, Bloemfontein
Biography
Manie Geere was a tough, versatile forward who toured with the 1931–32 side and then played all five Tests against the 1933 Wallabies, at lock, prop and flank. Born in Pretoria on 9 September 1905 and educated at Paarl Boys’ High, he represented Transvaal. He died on 25 October 1989.
Test history
5 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 1933 |  Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Lock | W 17–3 | Lions |
| 22 Jul 1933 | Australia | Kingsmead, Durban | Lock | L 6–21 | Lions |
| 12 Aug 1933 | Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | W 12–3 | Lions |
| 26 Aug 1933 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Loose-head Prop | W 11–0 | Lions |
| 02 Sep 1933 | Australia | Springbokpark, Bloemfontein | Loose-head Prop | L 4–15 | Lions |