Springbok no. 337 · Full Back
Mickey Gerber
Michael Coenraad Gerber · EP, Lions
3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
195819591960
First test
26 Jul 1958, age 22 · Full Back v France, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
30 Apr 1960, age 24 · Full Back v Scotland, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Biography
Mickey Gerber played fullback in three Tests between 1958 and 1960, against France and Scotland. Born in Port Elizabeth on 12 October 1935 and educated at Grey High School, he played for Eastern Province and Transvaal. He kicked three conversions in the 18–10 win over Scotland in 1960. He later became a successful, fiercely competitive coach of Transvaal. He died on 7 October 2005.
Test history
3 tests · 8 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 1958 |  France | Newlands, Cape Town | Full Back | D 3–3 | EP |
| 16 Aug 1958 | France | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Full Back | L 5–9 | EP |
| 30 Apr 1960 |  Scotland | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Full Back | W 18–10 | Lions |