Springbok no. 339 · Left Wing
Lofty Fourie
Willem Loftie Fourie · SWA
2Tests
1Tries
0Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1958
First test
26 Jul 1958, age 22 · Left Wing v France, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
16 Aug 1958, age 22 · Left Wing v France, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Lofty Fourie was the second player from South West Africa, after Sias Swart, to play for South Africa. Born in Oudtshoorn on 23 July 1936, he played on the left wing in both Tests against France in 1958 and scored South Africa’s only try in the second, a 5–9 defeat. He died on 23 July 2001.
Test history
2 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 1958 |  France | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | D 3–3 | SWA |
| 16 Aug 1958 | France | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Left Wing | L 5–9 | SWA |