Springbok no. 354 · Flank
Des van Jaarsveldt
Desmond Charles van Jaarsveldt · Rhodesia
1Tests
1Tries
0Tours
31Age at debut
Test career
1960
First test
30 Apr 1960, age 31 · Flank v Scotland, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Biography
Des van Jaarsveldt captained South Africa on his only Test appearance and scored a try in the 18–10 win over Scotland in Port Elizabeth in 1960. Born in Bulawayo on 31 March 1929 and educated at Plumtree, he was a very fit flanker who captained Rhodesia. He died on 21 July 2025, aged 96.
Test history
1 tests · 1 as captain · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 1960 |  Scotland | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Flank (C) | W 18–10 | Rhodesia |