Springbok no. 351 · Scrumhalf
Mannetjies Gericke
Frederick Wilhelm Gericke · Lions
1Tests
1Tries
0Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
1960
First test
30 Apr 1960, age 26 · Scrumhalf v Scotland, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Biography
Mannetjies Gericke scored a try on his only Test appearance, at scrumhalf in the 18–10 win over Scotland in Port Elizabeth in 1960. Born in Kimberley on 8 June 1933, he was the first Springbok from Hoërskool Diamantveld. He worked on the railways, played for Griqualand West and later Transvaal. He died on 22 October 2010.
Test history
1 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 1960 |  Scotland | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | W 18–10 | Lions |