Springbok no. 272 · Loose-head Prop
Hoppie van Jaarsveld
Christoffel Jacobus van Jaarsveld · Lions
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
32Age at debut
Test career
1949
First test
16 Jul 1949, age 32 · Loose-head Prop v New Zealand, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Hoppie van Jaarsveld played loose-head prop in the 15–11 win over New Zealand at Newlands in 1949, his only Test, at the age of 32. Born in Bloemhof on 21 February 1917 and schooled in Wolmaransstad, he played for Transvaal while working on the mines and at an engineering firm on the West Rand. He died on 8 December 1980.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 1949 |  New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Loose-head Prop | W 15–11 | Lions |