Springbok no. 453 · Full Back
Dawie Snyman
Dawid Stefanus Lubbe Snyman · WP
10Tests
1Tries
2Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
197219741977
First test
3 Jun 1972, age 22 · Flyhalf v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Last test
27 Aug 1977, age 28 · Full Back v World Invitation, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Biography
Dawie Snyman was a versatile back who played ten Tests at fullback and flyhalf between 1972 and 1977. Born in Johannesburg on 5 July 1949 and educated at Grey College, he played for Western Province.
He kicked three penalties on debut against England in 1972, dropped a goal in the 15–10 win over New Zealand in 1976, and scored a try against the World Invitation XV in 1977. He later became a successful coach of Western Province. He died on 14 August 2025.
Test history
10 tests · 24 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 1972 |  England | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flyhalf | L 9–18 | WP |
| 08 Jun 1974 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flyhalf | L 3–12 | WP |
| 22 Jun 1974 | Britain | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Reserve | L 9–28 | WP |
| 23 Nov 1974 |  France | Stade Municipal, Toulouse | Full Back | W 13–4 | WP |
| 30 Nov 1974 | France | Parc des Princes, Paris | Full Back | W 10–8 | WP |
| 21 Jun 1975 | France | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Full Back | W 38–25 | WP |
| 28 Jun 1975 | France | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Full Back | W 33–18 | WP |
| 14 Aug 1976 |  New Zealand | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Full Back | L 9–15 | WP |
| 04 Sep 1976 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Full Back | W 15–10 | WP |
| 27 Aug 1977 | World Invitation | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Full Back | W 45–24 | WP |