Springbok no. 312 · Left Wing
Sias Swart
Josias Johannes Nicolaas Swart · SWA
1Tests
1Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1955
First test
6 Aug 1955, age 21 · Left Wing v Britain, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Sias Swart was the first Springbok from South West Africa, now Namibia. Born in Otjiwarongo on 29 July 1934 and schooled in Tsumeb, he played on the left wing in the first Test against the 1955 British Isles side at Ellis Park. His late try sparked a comeback, but South Africa lost 22–23 when the final conversion missed. It was his only Test. He died on 18 January 1993.
Test history
1 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 1955 |  Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Left Wing | L 22–23 | SWA |