Springbok no. 295 · Scrumhalf
Hansie Oelofse
Johannes Stephanus Albertus Oelofse · Lions
4Tests
2Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
1953
First test
22 Aug 1953, age 26 · Scrumhalf v Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
26 Sep 1953, age 26 · Scrumhalf v Australia, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Hansie Oelofse was a strong, agile scrumhalf who played all four Tests against the 1953 Wallabies and scored two tries. Born in Johannesburg on 16 December 1926, he played for Transvaal and toured Britain in 1951–52. A chronic leg injury held him back. He died on 31 May 1978.
Test history
4 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 1953 |  Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Scrumhalf | W 25–3 | Lions |
| 05 Sep 1953 | Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Scrumhalf | L 14–18 | Lions |
| 19 Sep 1953 | Australia | Kingsmead, Durban | Scrumhalf | W 18–8 | Lions |
| 26 Sep 1953 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | W 22–9 | Lions |