Springbok no. 252 · Flank
Ebbo Bastard
William Eberhardt Bastard · Sharks
6Tests
2Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
19371938
First test
26 Jun 1937, age 25 · Flank v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
10 Sep 1938, age 26 · Flank v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Ebbo Bastard was a reliable, uncompromising Natal flanker who played six Tests between 1937 and 1938. Born in Kokstad on 20 February 1912 and educated at Hilton College, he scored on debut against Australia in Sydney and again in the 13–6 win over New Zealand in Christchurch. He died tragically on 14 February 1949.
Test history
6 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 1937 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Flank | W 9–5 | Sharks |
| 14 Aug 1937 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Flank | L 7–13 | Sharks |
| 04 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Flank | W 13–6 | Sharks |
| 25 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flank | W 17–6 | Sharks |
| 06 Aug 1938 |  Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | W 26–12 | Sharks |
| 10 Sep 1938 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | L 16–21 | Sharks |