Springbok no. 360 · Scrumhalf
Dick Lockyear
Richard John Lockyear · Griquas
6Tests
0Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
19601961
First test
25 Jun 1960, age 28 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
18 Feb 1961, age 29 · Scrumhalf v France, Stade Olympique, Colombes, Paris
Biography
Dick Lockyear was a scrumhalf with an excellent pass and a dependable goal-kicker. Born in Kimberley on 26 June 1931 and educated at Kimberley Boys’ High, he played for Griqualand West.
He played all four Tests against the 1960 All Blacks and kicked goals in three of them, helping South Africa win the series. He was vice-captain of the 1960–61 tour and played against Ireland and France. He died on 3 March 1988.
Test history
6 tests · 20 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 1960 |  New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Scrumhalf | W 13–0 | Griquas |
| 23 Jul 1960 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Scrumhalf | L 3–11 | Griquas |
| 13 Aug 1960 | New Zealand | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Scrumhalf | D 11–11 | Griquas |
| 27 Aug 1960 | New Zealand | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | W 8–3 | Griquas |
| 17 Dec 1960 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Scrumhalf | W 8–3 | Griquas |
| 18 Feb 1961 |  France | Stade Olympique, Colombes, Paris | Scrumhalf | D 0–0 | Griquas |