Springbok no. 373 · Lock
Piet J van Zyl
Pieter Johannes Zyl · WP
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1961
First test
13 May 1961, age 27 · Lock v Ireland, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Piet J van Zyl was a tall lock who toured Britain and France in 1960–61 and won his only cap in the 24–8 win over Ireland at Newlands in 1961. Born in Porterville on 23 July 1933, he played for Boland and Western Province. He died on 28 May 1988.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 1961 |  Ireland | Newlands, Cape Town | Lock | W 24–8 | WP |