Springbok no. 322 · Outside Centre
Wilf Rosenberg
Wilfred Rosenberg · Lions
5Tests
2Tries
1Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
195519561958
First test
20 Aug 1955, age 21 · Outside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
26 Jul 1958, age 24 · Inside Centre v France, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Wilf Rosenberg was a quick centre with a lovely body swerve. Born in Cape Town on 18 June 1934, he played for Transvaal and scored a try on debut in the 25–9 win over the British Isles at Newlands in 1955, and another against New Zealand in 1956. He won five caps and later played rugby league in England. He died on 14 January 2019.
Test history
5 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1955 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Outside Centre | W 25–9 | Lions |
| 03 Sep 1955 | Britain | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Outside Centre | L 6–9 | Lions |
| 24 Sep 1955 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Outside Centre | W 22–8 | Lions |
| 18 Aug 1956 |  New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Inside Centre | L 10–17 | Lions |
| 26 Jul 1958 |  France | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre | D 3–3 | Lions |