Springbok no. 284 · Flank
Piet Malan
Pieter Malan · Lions
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
30Age at debut
Test career
1949
First test
17 Sep 1949, age 30 · Flank v New Zealand, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Piet Malan won his only cap on the flank in the 11–8 win over New Zealand in Port Elizabeth in 1949, at the age of 30. Born in Parys on 13 February 1919, he played for Transvaal. He is credited with suggesting the schools tournament that grew into Craven Week. He was the oldest living Springbok from 2005 until his death on 5 July 2015.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 1949 |  New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Flank | W 11–8 | Lions |