Springbok no. 410 · Loose-head Prop
Sakkie van Zyl
Christoffel Gert Petrus van Zyl · Cheetahs
4Tests
0Tries
1Tours
33Age at debut
Test career
1965
First test
31 Jul 1965, age 33 · Loose-head Prop v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Last test
18 Sep 1965, age 33 · Loose-head Prop v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
Sakkie van Zyl finally won his Springbok cap at 33 after years of near misses. Born in Dealesville on 1 July 1932, he captained the Orange Free State to a win over the touring 1964 Welsh side and was persuaded by Danie Craven to play one more season. He played loose-head prop in all four Tests in New Zealand in 1965 and was vice-captain. He died on 24 November 2017.
Test history
4 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 1965 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Loose-head Prop | L 3–6 | Cheetahs |
| 21 Aug 1965 | New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Loose-head Prop | L 0–13 | Cheetahs |
| 04 Sep 1965 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Loose-head Prop | W 19–16 | Cheetahs |
| 18 Sep 1965 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Loose-head Prop | L 3–20 | Cheetahs |