Springbok no. 399 · Flyhalf
Jannie Barnard
Johannes Hendrikus Barnard · Lions
5Tests
0Tries
2Tours
20Age at debut
Test career
1965
First test
17 Apr 1965, age 20 · Flyhalf v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Last test
18 Sep 1965, age 20 · Flyhalf v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
Jannie Barnard was an elusive Transvaal flyhalf with a famous sidestep. Born in Johannesburg on 29 January 1945, he won five caps in 1965 at the age of 20, against Scotland, Australia and New Zealand. He died young, on 21 February 1985.
Test history
5 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 1965 |  Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Flyhalf | L 5–8 | Lions |
| 19 Jun 1965 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Flyhalf | L 11–18 | Lions |
| 26 Jun 1965 | Australia | Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park), Brisbane | Flyhalf | L 8–12 | Lions |
| 04 Sep 1965 |  New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Flyhalf | W 19–16 | Lions |
| 18 Sep 1965 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flyhalf | L 3–20 | Lions |