Springbok no. 378 · Right Wing
Ben-Piet van Zyl
Barend Pieter van Zyl · WP
1Tests
2Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1961
First test
13 May 1961, age 25 · Right Wing v Ireland, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Ben-Piet van Zyl scored two tries on his only Test appearance, the 24–8 win over Ireland at Newlands in 1961. Born in Gwelo, Rhodesia, on 1 August 1935, he was a theology student who joined the 1960–61 tour as a replacement and played against the Barbarians. He represented Western Province. He died on 10 March 1973.
Test history
1 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 1961 |  Ireland | Newlands, Cape Town | Right Wing | W 24–8 | WP |