Springbok no. 353 · Tight-head Prop
Martiens Bekker
Marthinus Johannes Bekker · Blue Bulls
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
29Age at debut
Test career
1960
First test
30 Apr 1960, age 29 · Tight-head Prop v Scotland, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Biography
Martiens Bekker played tight-head prop in the 18–10 win over Scotland in Port Elizabeth in 1960, his only Test. Born in Dordrecht on 3 May 1930, he played for Northern Transvaal. He was one of three Bekker brothers, with Jaap and Dolf, to play for South Africa. He died on 10 November 1971.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 1960 |  Scotland | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Tight-head Prop | W 18–10 | Blue Bulls |