Springbok no. 324 · Flank
Dawie Ackermann
Dawid Schalk Pienaar Ackermann · WP
8Tests
1Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
195519561958
First test
20 Aug 1955, age 25 · Flank v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
16 Aug 1958, age 28 · Flank v France, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Dawie Ackermann was a tall, confident flanker who scored a try on debut in the 25–9 win over the British Isles at Newlands in 1955. Born in Aliwal North on 3 June 1930, he played for Western Province and won eight caps, touring Australia and New Zealand in 1956 and playing his last Test against France in 1958. He died on 1 January 1970.
Test history
8 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1955 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 25–9 | WP |
| 03 Sep 1955 | Britain | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Flank | L 6–9 | WP |
| 24 Sep 1955 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Flank | W 22–8 | WP |
| 26 May 1956 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Flank | W 9–0 | WP |
| 02 Jun 1956 | Australia | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | Flank | W 9–0 | WP |
| 14 Jul 1956 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Flank | L 6–10 | WP |
| 18 Aug 1956 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Flank | L 10–17 | WP |
| 16 Aug 1958 |  France | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | L 5–9 | WP |