Springbok no. 432 · Left Wing
Andy van der Watt
Andrew Edward van der Watt · WP
3Tests
0Tries
2Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
19691970
First test
6 Dec 1969, age 23 · Reserve v Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Last test
10 Jan 1970, age 23 · Left Wing v Ireland, Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin
Biography
Andy van der Watt was a wing who played three Tests on the 1969–70 tour of Britain and Ireland, against Scotland, England and Ireland. Born in Krugersdorp on 10 October 1946 and educated at Maritzburg College, he played for Western Province, Border and Natal. He later taught and coached at Hilton College, where his pupils included future Springboks. He died on 19 January 2025.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec 1969 |  Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Reserve | L 3–6 | WP |
| 20 Dec 1969 |  England | Twickenham, London | Left Wing | L 8–11 | WP |
| 10 Jan 1970 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Left Wing | D 8–8 | WP |