Springbok no. 308 · Right Wing
Dolf Bekker
Rudolf Philipus Bekker · Blue Bulls
2Tests
1Tries
0Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
1953
First test
19 Sep 1953, age 26 · Right Wing v Australia, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
26 Sep 1953, age 26 · Right Wing v Australia, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Dolf Bekker scored a try on debut in the 18–8 win over Australia at Kingsmead in 1953, and won again in Port Elizabeth a week later. Born in Dordrecht on 15 December 1926, he played on the wing for Northern Transvaal. He belonged to an extraordinary sporting family: his brothers Jaap and Martiens were also Springboks, his brother Daan won Olympic boxing medals, and his sister Corrie was an international athlete. He died on 22 June 2012.
Test history
2 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 1953 |  Australia | Kingsmead, Durban | Right Wing | W 18–8 | Blue Bulls |
| 26 Sep 1953 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Right Wing | W 22–9 | Blue Bulls |