Springbok no. 329 · Outside Centre
Jeremy Nel
Jeremy John Nel · WP, Lions
8Tests
1Tries
1Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
195619571958
First test
26 May 1956, age 21 · Outside Centre v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
16 Aug 1958, age 23 · Flyhalf v France, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Jeremy Nel was a steady, reliable centre who played eight Tests between 1956 and 1958. Born in Louis Trichardt on 21 September 1934 and educated at Potchefstroom Boys’ High, he played for Western Province and Transvaal. He scored a try on debut in the 9–0 win over Australia in Sydney and was one of the best players on the 1956 tour of New Zealand. He died on 25 June 2023.
Test history
8 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 1956 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Outside Centre | W 9–0 | WP |
| 02 Jun 1956 | Australia | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | Outside Centre | W 9–0 | WP |
| 14 Jul 1956 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Outside Centre | L 6–10 | WP |
| 04 Aug 1956 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Outside Centre | W 8–3 | WP |
| 18 Aug 1956 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Outside Centre | L 10–17 | WP |
| 01 Sep 1956 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Outside Centre | L 5–11 | WP |
| 26 Jul 1958 |  France | Newlands, Cape Town | Outside Centre | D 3–3 | Lions |
| 16 Aug 1958 | France | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flyhalf | L 5–9 | Lions |